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Come Away and Rest a While

12/17/2013

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One of the highlights of my year was interviewing Jean Vanier, the 85-year-old founder of L’Arche, a worldwide community of homes for people with intellectual disabilities. We met in Jean’s home in Trosly-Breuil, France. Our visit was memorable for many reasons, but what remains most strongly with me is a simple story he told me.

Many years ago, Jean lived with a L’Arche core member named Andrew. One day, Andrew went to see a cardiologist. That evening, making small talk at the supper table, Jean asked Andrew what had happened at the doctor’s office. More here...



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