In their poverty, the mentally handicapped reveal God to us and hold us close to the gospel.
Henri NouwenWhen we keep claiming the light, we will find ourselves becoming more and more radiant.
Henri NouwenJoy is based on the spiritual knowledge that, while the world in which we live is shrouded in darkness, God has overcome the world.
Henri Nouwen'How much longer will I live?'... Only one thing seems clear to me. Every day should be well-lived. What a simple truth! Still, it is worthy of my attention.
Henri NouwenOne way to express the spiritual crisis of our time is to say that most of us have an address but cannot be found there.
Henri NouwenForgiveness means that I continually am willing to forgive the other person for not being God — for not fulfilling all my needs. I, too, must ask forgiveness for not being able to fulfill other people's needs. … The interesting thing is that when you can forgive people for not being God, then you can celebrate that they are a reflection of God.
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