‘We would like to ask you a few questions about your faith. Is that possible?' I read in the WhatsApp of a young person who had got confirmed a year ago. ‘Of course!’ I wrote back. A few days later, the three of us met up - a young boy, the questioner and me. ‘What's your idea of God, is it more anthropomorphic or something else?’ was one question. ‘No, having an old man in heaven whose beard never grows longer and who always looks the same, that doesn't work for me! ‘What helps me is Moses' question: ’What should I answer the Israelites when they ask me who sent me? And then he hears the answer: ‘The I'll-be-there sent you. - When I often try to simply be there in silence, I am overwhelmed by a deep sense that I am not alone. I feel the presence of the one who created me and loves me infinitely. And this God is just as present when we are gathered in his name, which is love. I have the impression that we are experiencing this right now!’ The two listen attentively. ‘Wow, no one has ever told us that before. We now have a lot of material for our presentation. Yes, God is not just a word, he is - as you said - a reality. I can feel how he works now!’ said the young woman. Then we said goodbye.
