Jean Vanier

We are not called by God to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things with extraordinary love. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#religious #inspirational

I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#success #weakness #growth

Many people are good at talking about what they are doing, but in fact do little. Others do a lot but don't talk about it; they are the ones who make a community live. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#community #talk #growth

Love doesn't mean doing extraordinary or heroic things. It means knowing how to do ordinary things with tenderness. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#love

If we are to grow in love, the prisons of our egoism must be unlocked. This implies suffering, constant effort and repeated choices. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#love #love

When we love and respect people, revealing to them their value, they can begin to come out from behind the walls that protect them. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#respect #love

People cannot accept their own evil if they do not at the same time feel loved, respected and trusted. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#love

A Christian community should do as Jesus did: propose and not impose. Its attraction must lie in the radiance cast by the love of brothers. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#jesus #love #love

Every human activity can be put at the service of the divine and of love. We should all exercise our gift to build community. ↗

— Jean Vanier

#community #love #love

Look at your own poverty welcome it cherish it don't be afraid share your death because thus you will share your love and your life ↗

— Jean Vanier

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