The idea that there's a force of love and logic behind the universe is overwhelming to start with, if you believe it. Actually, maybe even far-fetched to start with, but the idea that that same love and logic would choose to describe itself as a baby born in straw and poverty is genius, and brings me to my knees, literally. To me, as a poet, I am just in awe of that. It makes some sort of poetic sense. It's the thing that makes me a believer, though it didn't dawn on me for many years.
— Bono (b. 1960), Leadsänger von U2, Aktivist
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Faith & Trust, Grace & Redemption
Occasions: The Church Year, For Reflection
Bono
Der 1960 geborene irische Musiker Bono ist Leadsänger der Rockband U2 und als weltweiter humanitärer Aktivist tätig. Sein öffentliches Wirken verbindet den Einsatz gegen Armut und Ungerechtigkeit mit einem überkonfessionellen Glauben, der biblische Motive von Gnade und sozialer Verantwortung hervorhebt. Für Bibelleser steht er für einen unkonventionellen, gesellschaftsrelevanten Glauben, der zugleich im Spannungsfeld zu öffentlicher Kritik an Steuergestaltungen und elitenorientiertem Prominenten-Aktivismus steht.
You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.
Augustine of Hippo
Jesus calls us not to a new religion, but to life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
When you see a child, you catch God in the act.
Martin Luther
God does not love us because we are lovable, but because his nature is love.
Oswald Chambers
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo
God has his ear at your heart.
Augustine of Hippo
God is closer to us than we are to ourselves.
Augustine of Hippo