Romano Guardini was one of the most significant figures in European intellectual life in the 20th century. As a believing and questioning Christian, a sincere thinker, and an inspiring preacher, he followed current events with an open and critical eye. People who encountered him were deeply touched by his personality. In his writings, this personality remains alive to this day. The reader's book gathers important texts by Guardini to inspire a deeper engagement with his thought. Short readings from all periods of his work provide a comprehensive insight into the oeuvre of this great teacher, which has lost none of its relevance and intensity.