If you've ever thought about community, whether as a lifestyle or simply as an expression of deeper fellowship with others, this book is essential reading. In the fifteen years since it first appeared in English, it has become the classic text on the subject -- read, dog-eared, borrowed, and discussed.Vanier is not a rosy idealist. That is because his writing is based not on theories, but on a wealth of wisdom gleaned over many years living in community, experiencing difficult days and joyous celebrations, times of struggle and hard-won success, moments of doubt and inspiration. He...
If you've ever thought about community, whether as a lifestyle or simply as an expression of deeper fellowship with others, this book is essential rea...
A new reflection from Jean Vanier on the Gospel of John, based on a series of talks originally written for television. Vanier moves through each passage, setting it in the context of the other gospels, and drawing out messages for our contemporary world in a slow prayerful rhythm, that guides the reader more deeply into the mystery of Jesus.
A new reflection from Jean Vanier on the Gospel of John, based on a series of talks originally written for television. Vanier moves through each passa...
In Befriending the Stranger Jean Vanier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities, and in particular asks, can we be truly compassionate towards others if we are not compassionate towards ourselves? In a series of six meditative pieces, he opens up God's invitation to us today, in the midst of all the violence and corruption of the world, to create new places of belonging and sharing, of peace and kindness, where each one is loved and accepted with one's own fragility, abilities and disabilities.
In Befriending the Stranger Jean Vanier reflects on who we are and how we build our communities, and in particular asks, can we be truly compassionate...
There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive - some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but on the whole this is a massive failing of churches. Most church leaders recognise this failing but lack the resources and understanding to effect meaningful change. The Inclusive Church Resources aim to educate, to reflect theologically and to provide practical advice and guidance. Each book contains first-hand personal experiences of people from the marginalised group, theological reflections by Jean Vanier and John Swinton, and a resource...
There is a huge need for churches to be more inclusive - some might be more inclusive in some areas than others (both in attitude and resources), but ...
This little book, presenting a selection of extracts from Jean Vanier's bestselling book Community and Growth alongside illustrations by artist Sean O'Brien, gives invaluable advice on the challenges of living in community.
This little book, presenting a selection of extracts from Jean Vanier's bestselling book Community and Growth alongside illustrations by artist Sean O...
