The Diocese
Posted: 01/19/2021
Desmond Tutu has been one of the most outstanding church leaders whom I have always admired. A brave and faith-filled leader who lived with his people during most crucial times.
As I am about to share my thoughts dedicated to one of his most “controversial” books entitled “God is not a Christian,” I first would like to quote a passage by Archbishop Tutu from the foreword of the book. I believe that would set the path for this journey.
“In the Church of Sant’Egidio in Rome, home of an extraordinary community of laypeople devoted to working for the poor, there is an old crucifix that portrays Christ without arms. When I asked about its importance to the community, I was told that it shows how God relies on us to do God’s work in the world. Without us, God has no arms or hands. God relies on us. Won’t you join other people of faith in becoming God’s partners in the world?”
