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We are not cowed into timidity by death and life. Were we…

“We are not cowed into timidity by death and life. Were we forced to rely on our own shabby resources we would be pitiful people in deed. But the awareness of Christ's present risenness persuades us that we are buoyed up and carried on by a life greater than our own.” quote by Brennan Manning
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“We are not cowed into timidity by death and life. Were we forced to rely on our own shabby resources we would be pitiful people in deed. But the awareness of Christ's present risenness persuades us that we are buoyed up and carried on by a life greater than our own.”

Brennan Manning

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith in Christ gives strength to face death and life's challenges, preventing helplessness.

In simple terms: Christ's presence lifts us above fear of death and hardship.

Key Takeaway

Rely on spiritual support in adversity.

Themes

faith resilience spirituality

Mood

hopeful serene

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • illness
  • life crises
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology existential courage

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you courage in hardship?
  • How does belief shape your response to mortality?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not comfort everyone equally.

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