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Mechthild of Magdeburg Quotes

The day of my spiritual awakening was the day I saw and knew I saw all things in God and God in all things.

Sue Woodruff, Mechthild (of Magdeburg) (1982). “Meditations with Mechtild of Magdeburg”, Bear & Co

I was created in love. For that reason nothing can express my beauty nor liberate me except love alone.

Sue Woodruff, Mechthild (of Magdeburg) (1982). “Meditations with Mechtild of Magdeburg”, Bear & Co

I cannot dance, O Lord, unless You lead me.

Mechthild (of Magdeburg) (1998). “The Flowing Light of the Godhead”, p.59, Paulist Press

Fish cannot drown in water. Birds cannot sink in air. This has God given to all creatures, to foster and seek their own nature. How then can I withstand mine?

Mechthild (of Magdeburg) (1953). “The Revelations of Mechthild of Magdeburg (1210-1297): Or, The Flowing Light of the Godhead”