Books with author Jean Vanier

“Jean Vanier is a living saint.” —James Martin, SJ In April 2008, Jean Vanier led a simple retreat in Nyahururu, Kenya, a place recently shattered by violence between people, and bloodshed. People there were shaken. With frequent reference to the Gospel of John, this book comprises the talks that Vanier gave: What Are You Looking For?The Cry of the PoorThe Feast Is ReadyTo Live in UnityBe OpenEncountering the OtherThe Washing of the Feet “I am a broken man like all human beings, but I also know that Jesus loves me and that he is calling me to grow. This is the experience of being loved in my brokenness and therein lies the incredible gentleness of our God. We all have to discover the point of our brokenness because that is precisely the place where we are the beloved. Sometimes we hide behind the idea that we are better than others. We have to discover that none of us is better, that we are all children of God… God has a desire to bring people together in love. There are two fundamental things that Jesus came to reveal to us. First, God is a lover. God loves. Second, this incredible, gentle, and tender God is in love with each one of us. Each person is precious to God and together we are to build a community where we love each other.” —from the book

“Jean Vanier is a living saint.” —James Martin, SJ In April 2008, Jean Vanier led a simple retreat in Nyahururu, Kenya, a place recently shattered by violence between people, and bloodshed. People there were shaken. With frequent reference to the Gospel of John, this book comprises the talks that Vanier gave: What Are You Looking For?The Cry of the PoorThe Feast Is ReadyTo Live in UnityBe OpenEncountering the OtherThe Washing of the Feet “I am a broken man like all human beings, but I also know that Jesus loves me and that he is calling me to grow. This is the experience of being loved in my brokenness and therein lies the incredible gentleness of our God. We all have to discover the point of our brokenness because that is precisely the place where we are the beloved. Sometimes we hide behind the idea that we are better than others. We have to discover that none of us is better, that we are all children of God… God has a desire to bring people together in love. There are two fundamental things that Jesus came to reveal to us. First, God is a lover. God loves. Second, this incredible, gentle, and tender God is in love with each one of us. Each person is precious to God and together we are to build a community where we love each other.” —from the book

In the moving uncluttered language Jean Vanier tells us that the message of Christianity is quite simple, profound in its effect and capable of transforming our lives totally...Even if I Meet Jesus is firstly a children's book, it has instant appeal and application to adults. It can be used for meditation, for those who carry heavy burdens of heart of home, for parents, catechists and children of all ages.

‘Jean Vanier brings you in touch with a place inside yourself that few people have reached.’Henri J. M. NouwenIn April 2008, Jean Vanier led a simple retreat in Nyahururu, Kenya – a place that, not long before, had been shattered by violence and bloodshed. With frequent reference to the Gospel of John, Vanier communicated God’s love and care to a group of deeply shaken people. His talks are offered here to ‘help each one of us become messengers of peace, of mercy, and of forgiveness’.‘To be loved by those [who are famous, beautiful, and admired] gives us a good feeling. But to be loved by the poor, by those with disabilities . . . is the real place where unconditional love and healing will find us. How do we come to that practically in our lives? In this book, Jean Vanier gives us both a vision and a map.’Ronald Rolheiser

In the moving uncluttered language Jean Vanier tells us that the message of Christianity is quite simple, profound in its effect and capable of transforming our lives totally... Even if I Meet Jesus is firstly a children's book, it has instant appeal and application to adults. It can be used for meditation, for those who carry heavy burdens of heart of home, for parents, catechists and children of all ages. The drawings would make ideal overhead projector transfers.

I wrote this book about a real squirrel that came to our bird feeder. He warmed our hearts with his many visits and happy encounters with other squirrels and birds. We really did notice his various scars as winter after winter passed. When he stopped his visits one winter, we were saddened by his absence. We often wondered what happened to him. The story that resulted from our encounters with Old Veteran is purely fictional.