The experience of powerlessness or despair can transform when people perceive that they are needed.

— Melanie Wolfers (b. 1971), Ordensschwester (Salvatorianerin), Bestsellerautorin

Source: 'Tatkräftig hoffen', Kirchenzeitung.at, 23.05.2023 (aus: Nimm der Ohnmacht ihre Macht, bene! Verlag 2023, S. 169-179)

Topics: Hope & Confidence, Service & Love of Neighbour, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: Comfort, Encouragement

Melanie Wolfers

Melanie Wolfers (* 1971) ist eine römisch-katholische Theologin, Philosophin und Ordensfrau der Salvatorianerinnen, die als Autorin, Referentin und Beraterin in Wien wirkt. Sie verbindet christliche Spiritualität mit psychologisch fundierter Lebenshilfe zu Themen wie innerer Freiheit, Zuversicht und Resilienz. Für Bibelleser übersetzt sie theologische und biblische Grundmotive in alltagsnahe Impulse zur Bewältigung gegenwärtiger Sinn- und Lebensfragen.

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