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Jean Vanier & L'Arche: A Communion of Love
In this book we can share the insights of a man of true vision; through him and through the people of l'Arche we can reach a fuller understanding of the gift of handicapped people and of the way in which, in Vanier's words, God calls us to go forward into the double world of poverty outside and the poverty inside.
211 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 1991
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Kathryn Spink
49 books7 followersKathryn Spink is the author of several book on the work of Mother Teresa and her coworkers, as well as other inspiring contemporary figures, including Brother Roger of Taize and Bede Griffiths.
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October 13, 2007
Written in the late 1980's, this book goes through what seems to be the most important events of Jean Vanier's life, and then weaves it through the beginnings of L'Arche. The reader will get a fair share of the history of L'Arche and Jean Vanier.
At about the fifth chapter, the reader gets deeper into the theology and philosophy of l'Arche, and if you are part of l'Arche, you'll want to definitely take notes on the failings and victories documented in the later chapters of this book.
In my opinion, it seems that Jean Vanier is a modern day saint because he has chosen and continues to choose a path that many people find hard to accept. The fact that he has chosen to live l'Arche until death is a testament to commitment, to love of people and relationships, and to live out the Gospel in an earthy and heroic way.
This book does testify to this. One quote:
"'I believe,' would elaborate, 'that to live in l'Arche we have to espouse the gospel values. That means a metanoia, a conversion at such a depth that it isn't just a question of knowledge of Christ but rather of espousing the vision of Christ.'"
A great overview of l'Arche, but not the only one.
L'Arche International Website
At about the fifth chapter, the reader gets deeper into the theology and philosophy of l'Arche, and if you are part of l'Arche, you'll want to definitely take notes on the failings and victories documented in the later chapters of this book.
In my opinion, it seems that Jean Vanier is a modern day saint because he has chosen and continues to choose a path that many people find hard to accept. The fact that he has chosen to live l'Arche until death is a testament to commitment, to love of people and relationships, and to live out the Gospel in an earthy and heroic way.
This book does testify to this. One quote:
"'I believe,' would elaborate, 'that to live in l'Arche we have to espouse the gospel values. That means a metanoia, a conversion at such a depth that it isn't just a question of knowledge of Christ but rather of espousing the vision of Christ.'"
A great overview of l'Arche, but not the only one.
L'Arche International Website
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