“A life without a lonely place, that is, without a quiet center, becomes destructive.” — Henri Nouwen
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Thought for Today
Photo Copyright 2013 by R.A. Robbins “Sometimes we are called to proclaim God’s love even when we are not yet fully able to live it. Does that mean we are hypocrites? Only when our own words no longer call us to conversion. Nobody completely lives up to his or her own ideals andContinue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“To love is to think, speak, and act according to the spiritual knowledge that we are infinitely loved by God and called to make that love visible in this world. — Henri Nouwen [Source: Daily Meditation June 16, 2013 http://www.henrinouwen.org/%5D
Thought for Today
“When we are not concerned about what others think of us or what we will get for what we do, the right words and actions will emerge from the center of our beings because the Spirit of God, who makes us children of God and sets us free, will speak and act through us.” —Continue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“Some of the greatest works of art and the most important works of peace were created by people who had no need for the limelight. They knew that what they were doing was their call, and they did it with great patience, perseverance, and love.” Henri Nouwen
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“Let’s dress ourselves with gentleness. In our tough and often unbending world our gentleness can be a vivid reminder of the presence of God among us.” Henri Nouwen
Thought for Today
“All the great spiritual leaders in history were people of hope. Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Mary, Jesus, Rumi, Gandhi and Dorothy Day all lived with a promise in their hearts that guided them toward the need to know exactly what it would look like. Let’s live with hope.” — Henri Nouwen
