Jean Vanier, Community And Growth Quotes

I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.

A Christian community should do as Jesus did: propose and not impose. Its attraction must lie in the radiance cast by the love of brothers.

If we are to grow in love, the prisons of our egoism must be unlocked. This implies suffering, constant effort and repeated choices.

Every human activity can be put at the service of the divine and of love. We should all exercise our gift to build community.

People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted.

The friend of time doesn't spend all day saying: 'I haven't got time.' He doesn't fight with time. He accepts it and cherishes it.

Look at your own povertywelcome itcherish itdon't be afraidshare your deathbecause thus you will share your love and your life