Henri Nouwen Quotes


God doesn't give us just enough. God gives us more than enough: more bread and fish than we can eat, more love than we dared to ask for.


Citations

Nouwen, Henri J. M. Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World. Crossroad, 1992, p. 104.

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Henri Nouwen
Henri Nouwen
  • Born: January 24, 1932
  • Died: September 21, 1996
  • Nationality: Dutch
  • Profession: Clergyman

Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community. Over the course of his life, Nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of Anton Boisen, Thomas Merton, Rembrandt, Vincent van Gogh, and Jean Vanier.