We settle into an un-freedom that makes us give in day after day.

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

Source: 'In dir steckt mehr, als du dir zutraust', melaniewolfers.de (zit. aus: Trau dich, es ist dein Leben, bene! Verlag, 4. Aufl. 2020, S. 167f.)

Topics: Freedom & Truth, Temptation & Struggle, Meaning & Identity

Occasions: For Reflection

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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