Christianity Quote by Nadia Bolz-Weber

“The movement in our relationship to God is always from God to us. Always. We can't, through our piety or goodness, move closer to God. God is always coming near to us. Most especially in the Eucharist and in the stranger.” quote by Nadia Bolz-Weber — Download Open image

““The movement in our relationship to God is always from God to us. Always. We can't, through our piety or goodness, move closer to God. God is always coming near to us. Most especially in the Eucharist and in the stranger.””

Nadia Bolz-Weber

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