May 25
“To bring about his salvation, all man has to contribute is his readiness to give himself up completely. The receptive, passive attitude of the feminine principle appears as the decisive, the positive element in the Christian order of grace. The Marian dogma, brought down to a simple formula, means the co-operation of the creature in the salvation of the world.”
-Gertrud von le Fort
Today's Reflection
Consider the first statement in this quote from Gertrud von le Fort. On a scale of 1 - 10, how do I rank my readiness with 1 being “Not Ready At All," and 10 being “Out-The-Door.” What holds me back; what causes me to press forward?
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