I dream of a church that is famous for what fascinates it and what it burns for.

— Johannes Hartl (b. 1979), Theologe, Gründer des Gebetshauses Augsburg

Source: Ansprache beim 52. Internationalen Eucharistischen Kongress, Budapest 2021 (zit. n. Die Tagespost)

Topics: Church & Congregation, Discipleship, Witness & Mission

Occasions: Encouragement, For Reflection

Johannes Hartl

Johannes Hartl (* 1979) ist ein deutscher katholischer Theologe, Autor und Gründer des Gebetshauses Augsburg. Er steht für eine Verbindung von katholischer Tradition, charismatisch geprägter Gebetspraxis und zeitgenössischer Kulturkritik, die er über Bücher, Vorträge und Konferenzen verbreitet. Während er für viele als moderner Brückenbauer christlicher Spiritualität gilt, kritisieren theologische und mediale Stimmen Tendenzen zu einer freikirchlich verengten Entscheidungskirche sowie potenziell vereinnahmenden Strukturen.

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