All theology springs from tension, which bends the bow to shoot the arrow.

— Timothy Radcliffe (b. 1945), Dominikaner, Kardinal

Source: Exerzitien zur Weltsynode, 2. Meditation, press.vatican.va, 1. Oktober 2023

Topics: Wisdom & Understanding, Faith & Trust

Occasions: For Reflection

Timothy Radcliffe

Timothy Radcliffe (* 1945) ist ein britischer römisch-katholischer Theologe, Dominikaner und Kardinal, der von 1992 bis 2001 als Generalmagister seines Ordens wirkte und international als Prediger tätig ist. Er steht für eine Theologie des Dialogs und der seelsorglichen Offenheit, stößt jedoch mit seinen pastoralen Positionen zur Homosexualität auf Kritik konservativer katholischer Kreise. Bibellesern vermittelt er Zugänge zur Schrift, die theologische Tiefe mit existenziellen Alltagsfragen und einer hoffnungsvollen Glaubenspraxis verbinden.

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