Be surprised by joy, be surprised by the little flower that shows its beauty in the midst of a barren desert, and be surprised by the immense healing power that keeps bursting forth like springs of fresh water from the depth of our pain.
HENRI NOUWENOur life is a time in which sadness and joy kiss each other at every moment.
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Once we deeply trust that we ourselves are precious in God’s eyes, we are able to recognize the preciousness of others and their unique places in God’s heart.
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Compassion requires us to be weak with the weak, vulnerable with the vulnerable, and powerless with the powerless. Compassion means full immersion in the condition of being human.
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Prayer is first of all listening to God. It’s openness. God is always speaking; he’s always doing something.
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Joy is the experience of knowing that you are unconditionally loved.
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God, help me to see others not as enemies or as ungodly but rather as thirsty people. And give me the courage and compassion to offer your Living Water, which alone quenches deep thirst.
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The only feelings that do not heal are the ones you hide.
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Our greatest fulfillment lies in giving ourselves to others.
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Prayer is not what is done by us, but rather what is done by the Holy Spirit in us.
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Every time I take a step in the direction of generosity, I know I am moving from fear to love.
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Keep a space where God can let something totally new take place.
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Pay attention to the people God puts in your path if you want to discern what God is up to in your life.
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Community means that people come together around the table, not just to feed their bodies, but to feed their minds and their relationships.
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I often wonder if my knowledge about God has not become my greatest stumbling block to my knowledge of God.
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Dear God, I am so afraid to open my clenched fists! Who will I be when I have nothing left to hold on to? Who will I be when I stand before you with empty hands? Please help me to gradually open my hands and to discover that I am not what I own, but what you want to give me.
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This brief lifetime is my opportunity to receive love, deepen love, grow in love, and give love.
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