Henri Nouwen Quotes


Prayer is the beginning and the end, the source and the fruit, the core and the content, the basis and the goal of all peacemaking.


Citations

Nouwen, Henri J. M. Peacework: Prayer, Resistance, Community. Orbis Books, 2005, p. 25.

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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.