We should take courage to step outside ourselves and enjoy a happy moment as if it were eternal.

— Susanne Breit-Keßler (b. 1954), Theologin, Publizistin, ehem. Regionalbischöfin

Topics: Joy & Gratitude, Courage & Strength

Susanne Breit-Keßler

Susanne Breit-Keßler ist eine deutsche evangelisch-lutherische Theologin und Publizistin, die von 2001 bis 2019 als erste Regionalbischöfin im Kirchenkreis München und Oberbayern wirkte. Bekannt wurde sie als langjährige Sprecherin des „Worts zum Sonntag“ sowie als Vorsitzende des Bayerischen Ethikrats, wobei ihr Eintreten für liberale kirchliche Reformen wie die EKD-Familiedenkschrift von 2013 auch auf konservative Kritik stieß. Für Bibelleser bieten ihre pointierten Schriften lebensnahe Zugänge zu christlicher Alltagsethik, Trost und gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung.

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