What a prayer: “Protect me from what I want” (Jenny Holzer, Times Square, New York, 1985). This plea for protection can be linked to the Lord’s Prayer: “Thy will be done”. It is not only a plea against soulless consumerism, but is also appropriate for people in positions of leadership and power. But who is able to pray this prayer wholeheartedly in our time …

What a prayer What a prayer: “Protect me from what I want” (Jenny Holzer, Times Square, New York, 1985). This … Mehr

Some Remarks on Prayer: „What the Book of Psalms teaches us is that the situation of the petitioner has to be related to God himself, either by referring to his previous deeds or by appealing to his own character, particularly to his righteousness, faithfulness and steadfast love. Psalm prayers dare to remind God of who he is in relationship to us.“

Some Remarks on Prayer “I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for … Mehr