'I think the chief reason why the unseen God willed
to appear in the
flesh and mix with men
was that He might draw to Himself the love of
those
who were not able to love except in a carnal manner.
And so: He
could lead them on to spiritual love.'
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Painting: Cortona,Virgin and Child with Saints
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Painting: Cortona,Virgin and Child with Saints
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