Henri J.M. Nouwen

HENRI J.M. NOUWEN

A DUTCH PRIEST AND THEOLOGIAN EXPLORING LOVE AND FORGIVENESS

Henri J.M. Nouwen's reflections on love and forgiveness stem from a profound understanding of human imperfection and a life dedicated to serving others. In his evocative phrasing, he acknowledges a universal truth: "all people love poorly." This candid admission propels his discourse on the necessity of forgiveness as a daily, even hourly, practice. His work invites readers to embrace the vulnerability inherent in human relationships and to see forgiveness as an essential act of love.

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Forgiveness
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"Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all people love poorly. We need to forgive and be forgiven every day, every hour increasingly. That is the great work of love among the fellowship of the weak that is the human family."
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