The best of community does give one a deep sense of belonging and well-being; and in that sense community takes away loneliness.
Henri NouwenYour life is not going to be easy, and it should not be easy. It ought to be hard. It ought to be radical; it ought to be restless; it ought to lead you to places you'd rather not go.
Henri NouwenThat is our vocation: to convert the enemy into a guest and to create the free and fearless space where brotherhood and sisterhood can be formed and fully experienced.
Henri Nouwen