A reflection on the christian life by nouwen, mcneill and morrison delivers a. This book exhorts a person unto a compassionate existence, following the model provided by gods own expression of compassion. The primary lens through which most of us view the world is competition. They place compassion at the heart of a christian life in a world governed far too long by principles of power and destructive. Mcneill, donald is the author of compassion a reflection on christian life, published 1983 under isbn 9780385189576 and isbn 0385189575. A reflection on compassion 1 compiled and summarized by francis dombrowski. Compassion, a reflection on the christian life, 1982, 142 pages, donald p. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Compassion, no longer merely an eraser of human mistakes, is a force of prayer and action the expression of gods love for us and our love for god and one another. Being a divine reflection brings glory and honor to our savior.
Henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison have written a moving document on what it means to be a christian in a difficult time. But the question arises beyond an expression of the intentions of a faith based, mission driven organization dedicated to serving seniors, what is the role of compassion in the day to day work of people of all walks of life. The authors place compassion at the heart of a christian life in a world governed far too long by principles of power and destructive control. Jan 01, 1982 henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison have compiled a beautifully structured discourse entitled compassion.
What are the attitudes, qualities, actions that would enable another to say to you. A reflection on the christian life initial question. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This compassion is a byproduct of a deep prayer life and the test of ones genuineness. Compassion, a refle ction on the christian life, 1982, 142 pages, donald p. How do we participate in the ongoing selfrevelation and compassion of god.
The book, compassion, a reflection on the christian life, by henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison is about the meaning and role of compassion in a christians life. The christian life is a life of witnessing through servanthood to the compassionate god, not a life in which we seek suffering and pain. There was a patient, who is a twentytwoyear old woman, now cancerfree, after being treated here at ucsf for eleven years. Compassion, a reflection on the christian life book, 1982. Feb 01, 2016 its all too easy to be extremely tough on ourselves. They place compassion at the heart of a christian life in a world governed far too long by principles of power and destructive control. A reflection on the christian life ministry magazine. Compassion can play a small part of that competition, like the eraser on the end of a pencil. Jesus whole life and mission involve accepting powerlessness and revealing in this power. Is our guiding ideal a life of maximum pleasure and minimum pain. Compassion, a reflection on the christian life, 1982, 142. A reflection on the christian life 9780385176996 by henri j.
The book is a collection of reflections by the three authors and some of their friends, gathered in a series of. Aug 28, 2011 they are important because through them we become a divine reflection of our god. After years of study and discussion among themselves, and with men and women at the very centre of national politics, the authors look at compassion with a vigorous new perspective. Those who desire to grow in their christian experience will appreciate this book and it is an excellent source for sermon material. A provocative essay that places compassion at the heart of christian life as a counterbalance and a challenge to a world governed far too long by principles of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Compassion a reflection on the christian life 1st edition. The term compassion has been a part of the psl mission statement for over 35 years. In this provocative essay on that least understood virtue, compassion, t. Berry recommended number of meetings for this book. Morrison and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It will change both its reader and those with whom the reader shares it. They are important because through them we become a divine reflection of our god. A reflection on the christian life by henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison last week in the compassionate way part 1, we talked about what it looks like to live a life of compassion through voluntary displacement, the individual choice to move ourselves both inwardly and outwardly out of what is comfortable and familiar in order to. Christian looks at the crucified christ, his heart breaks into sympathy and fellow feeling. A reflection on the christian life by nouwen, mcneill and morrison delivers a provocative. On the first page, nouwen defines compassion from its latin roots, pati and cum, which together mean to suffer with nouwen, 3.
This book, however, advocates that we make compassion a more critical place in our lives and that we should be come compassionate as god is compassionate. A reflection on the christian life by henri nouwen. Its all too easy to be extremely tough on ourselves. Compassion a reflec tion on the christian life by henri j. When we experience more of him and we follow through with what we know honors him we become like a mirror. While she was an inpatient, she received communion daily from our spiritual care volunteers. Morrison and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Compassion, no longer merely an eraser of human mistakes, is a force of prayer and action the expression of gods love for us and our. Rent compassion a reflection on the christian life 1st edition 9780385517522 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Joel filartiga a provocative essay that places compassion at the heart of christian life as a counterbalance and a challenge to a world governed far too long by principles of power and destructive control. How does nouwens gentle tone connect to the strong language of compassioninfused discipleship. Henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison have compiled a beautifully structured discourse entitled compassion.
How does nouwens gentle tone connect to the strong language of compassion infused discipleship. Morrison 1983 argue for compassion as gods antidote to the selfish competitiveness of human nature. After years of study and discussion among themselves, the authors look at compassion with a vigorous new perspective. Here is an exercise in how to lessen the voices of selfflagellation. A reflection on the christian life paperback by henri j. Compassionis a book that says no to a compassion of guilt and failure and yes to a compassionate love that pervades our spirit and moves us to action. Mcneill, douglas morrison, and henri nouven, image books, garden city, newyork, 1983, 141 pages. Jesus whole life and mission involve accepting powerlessness and revealing in this powerlessness the limitlessness of gods love. A reflection on the christian life by nouwen, mcneill and morrison delivers a provocative and.
A reflection on the christian life, you can find quick links to the posts below, or scroll down for a brief recap in 10 concepts the compassionate god the voice of love the compassionate life part 1 the compassionate life part 2 the compassionate way part 1. A reflection on the christian life nouwen, henri j. Compassion is a book that says no to a compassion of guilt and failure and yes to a compassionate love that pervades our spirit and moves us to action. What is the path of compassion that jesus reveals to his disciples. The book, compassion, a refle ction on the christian life, by henri nouwen, donald mcneill, and douglas morrison is about the meaning and role of compassion in a christian s life. All credits are due to the authors used and summarized. Nouwen, donald mcneill, douglas morrison, in this provocative essay on that least understood virtue, compassion, the authors challenge themselves and us with these questions. Suffering is part of life and it is essential to acknowledge our own pain. This definition is the basis for nouwens entire reflection on the christian life, because, in his view, the christian life and the compassionate life are identical, or else inseparable. A provocative essay that places compassion at the heart of christian life as a counterbalance and a challenge to a world governed far too long by principles of power and destructive control. A reflection on the christian life revised edition 9780385517522 by donald p.
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