Quote by George Eliot

The most powerful movement of feeling with a liturgy is the prayer which seeks for nothing special, but is a yearning to escape from the limitations of our own weakness and an invocation of all Good to enter and abide with us.

The most powerful movement of feeling with a liturgy is the

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This quote highlights the transformative power of prayer through a liturgical experience. It suggests that the most profound emotional connection arises when one engages in a prayer not focused on requesting something specific, but rather expressing a deep desire to transcend their personal limitations and invite the presence of all that is good in their lives. this type of prayer is seen as a yearning for spiritual transcendence and an invitation for goodness to dwell within oneself.

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