The Christian leader of the future is called to be completely irrelevant and to stand in this world with nothing to offer but his or her own vulnerable self. God loves us, not because of what we do or accomplish, but because God has created and redeemed us in love. Henri Nouwen accomplishcallchristian share on social
For Jesus, there are no countries to be conquered, no ideologies to be imposed, no people to be dominated. There are only children, women and men to be loved. Henri Nouwen childconquercountry Change image and share on social
In solitude we become aware that we were together before we came together and that life is not a creation of our will but rather an obedient response to the reality of our being united. Henri Nouwen awarecreationlife Change image and share on social
To be a minister means above all to become powerless, or in more precise terms, to speak with our powerlessness to the condition of powerlessness which is so keenly felt but so seldom expressed by the people of our age. Henri Nouwen ageconditionexpress share on social
To be a Christian who is willing to travel with Christ on his downward road requires being willing to detach oneself constantly from any need to be relevant, and to trust ever more deeply the Word of God. Henri Nouwen christchristianconstantly share on social
The discipline of gratitude is the explicit effort to acknowledge that all I am and have is given to me as a gift of love, a gift to be celebrated with joy. Henri Nouwen acknowledgecelebratediscipline 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
Too many of us are lonely ministers practicing a lonely ministry. Henri Nouwen lonelyministerministry Change image and share on social
Asking people for money is giving them the opportunity to put their resources at the disposal of the Kingdom. Henri Nouwen disposalgivekingdom Change image and share on social
People with handicaps teach me that being is more important than doing, the heart is more important than the mind, and caring together is better than caring alone. Henri Nouwen carehandicapheart Change image and share on social