I was forced to enter the basement of my soul and look directly at what was hidden there, and to choose, in the face of it all, not death but life.
Henri NouwenI am working on three things: on being a prayerful person; on staying close to the handicapped; and on my writing. These are my constant concerns.
Henri NouwenGod, help me to see others not as enemies or as ungodly but rather as thirsty people. And give me the courage and compassion to offer your Living Water, which alone quenches deep thirst.
Henri NouwenTo live in the present, we must deeply believe that what is most important is in the here and now.
Henri Nouwen