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Ministry is the least important thing. You cannot not minister if you are in communion with God and live in community.
Henri Nouwen
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Henri Nouwen
Age: 64 †
Born: 1932
Born: January 24
Died: 1996
Died: September 21
Catholic Priest
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Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen
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The real 'work' of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me.
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In solitude we realize that nothing human is alien to us.
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To give someone a blessing is the most significant affirmation we can offer.
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One of the most satisfying aspects of writing is that it can open in us deep wells of hidden treasures that are beautiful for us as well as for others to see.
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Reading with children is an enormous gift to them. It's a great honor to invite children to read with adults.
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