Dear friends, let us not forget the flesh of Christ which…
“Dear friends, let us not forget the flesh of Christ which is in the flesh of refugees: their flesh is the flesh of Christ. It is also your task to direct all the institutions working in the area of forced migration to new forms of co-responsibility. This phenomenon is unfortunately constantly spreading. Hence your task is increasingly demanding in order to promote tangible responses of closeness, journeying with people, taking into account the different local backgrounds.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We must see refugees as bearing Christ’s presence and share responsibility for their welfare.
In simple terms: Refugees reflect Christ’s humanity; we must help.
Act with compassion and shared responsibility.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- refugee assistance
- policy advocacy
- community integration
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions better support displaced people?
- What personal actions foster solidarity?
Resources are limited; political will may lag.