Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and the content, the basis and the goal of all peacemaking. Henri Nouwen basisbegincontent Change image and share on social
Much violence is based on the illusion that life is a property to be defended and not to be shared. Henri Nouwen basedefendillusion Change image and share on social
Spiritual identity means we are not what we do or what people say about us. And we are not what we have. We are the beloved daughters and sons of God. Henri Nouwen beloveddaughtergod Change image and share on social
Peacemaking is a full-time vocation that includes each member of God's people. Henri Nouwen fullgodinclude Change image and share on social
As peacemakers, we must resist all the powers of war and destruction and proclaim that peace is the divine gift offered to all who affirm life. Resistance means saying 'No' to all the forces of death, wherever they may be. Henri Nouwen affirmdeathdestruction share on social
One of the most beautiful ways for spiritual formation to take place is to let your insecurity lead you closer to the Lord. Natural hypersensitivity can become an asset; it makes you aware of your need to be with people and it allows you to be more willing to look at their needs. Henri Nouwen assetawarebeautiful share on social
A life without a lonely place, that is, without a quiet center, becomes destructive. Henri Nouwen centerdestructivelife Change image and share on social
I have an increasing sense that the most important crisis of our time is spiritual and that we need places where people can grow stronger in the spirit and be able to integrate the emotional struggles in their spiritual journeys. Henri Nouwen crisisemotionalgrow share on social
The fruits of your labors may be reaped two generations from now. Trust, even when you don't see the results. Henri Nouwen fruitgenerationlabor Change image and share on social
If fear is the great enemy of intimacy, love is its true friend. Henri Nouwen enemyfearfriend Change image and share on social
