Aids Quote by Henri Nouwen
“Those who are marginal in the world are central in the Church, and that is how it is supposed to be! Thus we are called as members of the Church to keep going to the margins of our society. The homeless, the starving, parentless children, people with AIDS, our emotionally disturbed brothers and sisters - they require our first attention.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1992
The marginalized are the core focus of the Church, urging believers to prioritize the needy and overlooked.
In simple terms: Church should prioritize the marginalized.
Key Takeaway
Serve the marginalized.
Themes
compassion
service
social justice
Mood
empathetic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- homeless shelters
- food banks
- advocacy
- church outreach
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
community care
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the marginalized in your community?
- How can you sustainably support them?
A Different Perspective
Resources are limited; not all can be helped equally.
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