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Paulist Pr (1975), 145 pages
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Jean Vanier is the founder of the l'Arche communities which provide shelter for men and women who have a mental handicap. In this book he writes with sympathy and understanding of the fear Christians have of letting go of personal habits and ingrained attitudes, fear of the unknown and of the extent of self-commitment. He also shows how fear, in all its forms, can undermine ordinary human relationships.
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Vanier brings to life the Beatitudes by saying that we must contemplate Jesus as he lived and above all follow him, because we cannot be called disciples of Jesus Christ if we do not. And to follow him is to put our hand in his hands, our steps in his steps. It is to take the same road and to stay
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on it. It is to let fear fall away, putting our confidence in him, because his is the healer, the One who comes to bring us life and liberate us from ourselves. Because Jesus comes to heal us from our egoism, aggressiveness and anguish, Vanier writes that we can face our fears, and accept ourselves as we are, without being afraid. Show Less
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8.5 inches
ISBN
0809118858 / 9780809118854