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Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“That it is Peter, the rock of the church, who incurs guilt here immediately after his own confession to Jesus Christ and after his appointment by Jesus, means that from its very inception the church itself has taken offense at the suffering Christ.”

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

“The cross is not the suffering tied to being natural existence, but the suffering tied to being Christians. The cross is never simply a matter of suffering, but a matter of suffering and rejection, and even, strictly speaking, rejection for the sake of Jesus Christ, not for the sake of some other arbitrary behavior or confession.”

Suffering Cross

Author:Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“Ce n’est pas par goût de la souffrance que j’use mes semelles mais parce que la lenteur révèle des choses cachées par la vitesse.”

Suffering Speed Revelation Slowness

Book:Petit traité sur l'immensité du monde

Source: Petit traité sur l'immensité du monde

“Suffering is people not caring about your work. Pain is you not caring about work.”

Love Pain Suffering Healing Caring Follow Your Dreams Love Your Work Trust In Yourself

Book:The Pursuit of Dreams: Claim Your Power, Follow Your Heart, and Fulfill Your Destiny

Source: The Pursuit of Dreams: Claim Your Power, Follow Your Heart, and Fulfill Your Destiny

“[T]he principal suffering of the poor is shame and disgrace.”