"Indeed, it seems that the desire for 'final solutions' often forms the basis for the destructive violence that enters into the intimacy of human encounters (Henri J.M. Nouwen 31)." We have a strong addiction to winning, even if it means shaming the other side so they close down completely, refusing to reach out to us… Continue reading “Courageous Honesty” in Reaching Out
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Living in Community
Community and Growth by Jean Vanier (revised edition, 1989). "Community is the place where people grow in love and in peacemaking. That is why it is imperative for communities to grow, expand, and deepen; and for many new ones to be founded and supported. Today war has become too dangerous; it could bring an end… Continue reading Living in Community
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