Henri Nouwen Quote

Simply being with someone is difficult because it asks of us that we share in the other's vulnerability, enter with him or her into the experience of weakness and powerlessness, become part of the uncertainty, and give up control and self-determination.


Compassion, a reflection on the Christian life (ed. Doubleday Books, 1982)


Simply being with someone is difficult because it asks of us that we share in the other's vulnerability, enter with him or her into the experience of ...

Simply being with someone is difficult because it asks of us that we share in the other's vulnerability, enter with him or her into the experience of ...

Simply being with someone is difficult because it asks of us that we share in the other's vulnerability, enter with him or her into the experience of ...

Simply being with someone is difficult because it asks of us that we share in the other's vulnerability, enter with him or her into the experience of ...