Sister Mother Earth sustains us and produces diverse fruits and flowers.
— Francis of Assisi (1181–1226), Ordensgründer
Source: Sonnengesang
Topics: God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit, Joy & Gratitude
Occasions: Gratitude, For Reflection
Francis of Assisi
Franz von Assisi (1181–1226) war ein italienischer Wanderprediger und Ordensgründer, der die Gemeinschaft der Minderen Brüder ins Leben rief. Er steht für eine radikale evangelische Besitzlosigkeit, den schöpfungsverbundenen „Sonnengesang“ sowie für die durch sein Armutsideal ausgelösten innerkirchlichen Spannungen. Heutigen Bibellesern führt er eine kompromisslose Nachfolge Jesu und gelebte Schöpfungsverantwortung vor Augen.
All quotes by Francis of Assisi (62)
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