Son of a carpenter and God: the human-divine mystery of Jesus in reflections by German bishop and theologian Klaus Hemmerle (1929–1994)
To love Jesus in others
This expression can easily be misinterpreted. A reflection by Klaus Hemmerle (1929 – 1994), once bishop of Aachen, Germany. Loving Jesus in a neighbour certainly does not mean “exploiting” a neighbour in order to be able to love God; rather, it acknowledges the true dignity of every human being.
Mary and the God who seems to be absent
Today, even in the most secularised of countries, Mary continues to offer God to the world – not physically as in the past but through people.
This reflection was written by the theologian Klaus Hemmerle.
God is not some distant person out there
Some reflections of the German theologian, Klaus Hemmerle (1992-1994) for the holiday season: God is close to those who suffer and “waste” their time in prayer, knowing how to “remain in silence”.
From love comes a new economic order
Since God created the world through love, whatever human beings do for love will remain. Some thoughts of Klaus Hemmerle (1929 – 1994), from the book “La luce dentro le cose, nuove prospettive per un’economia piu equa” (The light within things, new prospects for a fairer economy.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge
Some thoughts from Klaus Hemmerle on Palm Sunday, as we recall the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem before dying on the cross.
From a Manger to the Cross
Lent is a time for reflection. We offer some thoughts by Klaus Hemmerle (1929-1994), regarding the earthly journey of Jesus, who in taking upon himself the emptiness of the world revealed the depths of our human nature.
God’s ear hears the heart’s voice.
Summer holidays lend themselves to prayer. Some thoughts on the art of praying, by Klaus Hemmerle once bishop of Aachen, Germany (1929-1994).
Eucharist for the World
Sunday, June 18th is the solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, a feast instituted by Pope Urban IV in 1264 which celebrates the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We offer some thoughts of theologian, philosopher and once bishop of Aachen, Germany, Klaus Hemmerle (1929-1994).
The encounter with pain
Klaus Hemmerle (1929-1994), once Bishop of Aachen (Germany), proposes “four steps” to recognise and embrace the face of Jesus forsaken in every suffering.