Sweet things Quote by Nadia Bolz-Weber
““I started to imagine Mary tugging at the shirt of Jesus and saying, I will not keep silent. I will obey you and I will tell others to obey you but I will not keep silent. People are thirsty. In John's Gospel, Mary is not the young virgin pondering sweet things in her heart. In John's Gospel, Mary is not surrounded by singing angels... I started to see Mary in a long line of prophets who have not kept silent. The prophet Mary stands and says, "Lord we've run out of wine and people are thirsty." And Jesus hears her.””
About This Quote
She imagines Mary as a prophetic voice urging action and speaking out against silence, contrasting biblical depictions.
In simple terms: She envisions Mary urging people to speak up and act.
Key Takeaway
Speak up for truth and help those in need.
Themes
faith
prophecy
social justice
silence
activism
Mood
inspirational
provocative
Type
theological reflection
personal insight
When to use this quote
- religious discourse
- social activism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
interpretation
prophetic voice
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be a modern prophet?
- How can silence be broken in faith communities?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ from traditional doctrine.
