Born Quote by Frederick Buechner
“Our father. We have killed him, and we will kill him again, and our world will kill him. And yet he is there. It is he who listens at the door. It is he who is coming. It is our father who is about to be born. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Godric by Frederick Buechner, 1972
The passage reflects cyclical suffering and redemption, seeing the divine as both father and future rebirth.
In simple terms: Suffering and redemption repeat, with divine presence.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the divine cycle of death and rebirth.
Themes
suffering
redemption
divine
cycle
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- seeking meaning
- spiritual renewal
- accepting mortality
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “father” symbolize for you?
- How can you find hope amid suffering?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the possibility of renewal in pain.
