Occupation: Philosopher Birth: September 10, 1928
Prayer is like a secret garden made up of silence and rest and inwardness. But there are a thousand and one doors into this garden and we all have to….
...Individualistic material progress and the desire to gain prestige by coming out on top have taken over from the sense of fellowship, compassion an….
At the heart of the celebration, there are the poor. If [they] are excluded, it is not longer a celebration. [...] A celebration must always be a fes….
This evolution towards a real responsibility for others is sometimes blocked by fear. It is easier to stay on the level of a pleasant way of life in ….
The response to war is to live like brothers and sisters. The response to injustice is to share. The response to despair is a limitless trust and hop….
The strong need the weak as much as the weak need the strong.
Community means caring: caring for people. Dietrich Bonhoeffer says: "He who loves community destroys community; he who loves the brethren builds com….
We discover that we are at the same time very insignificant and very important, because each of our actions is preparing the humanity of tomorrow; it….
It is only when we stand up, with all our failings and sufferings, and try to support others rather than withdraw into ourselves, that we can fully l….
Every act of violence is also a message that needs to be understood. (23-24).
Life is a succession of crises and moments when we have to rediscover who we are and what we really want..
When children are loved, they live off trust; their bides and hearts open up to those who respect and love them, who understand and listen to them..
There is nothing stronger than a heart which loves and is freely given..