Into the Heart of God: Jean Vanier Explores the Gospel of John in the Holy Land
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (898 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 161636792X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 575 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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He lives in Trosly-Breuil, France, and travels widely, visiting other L'Arche communities, encouraging projects for new communities, and giving lectures and retreats.. About the AuthorJean Vanier is a Canadian Catholic philosopher turned theologian and humanitarian, and the founder of L’Arche, an international federation dedicated to the creation and growth of homes, programs and support networks with people who have intellectual or learning disabilities
J. P. Harris said It is a beautiful expression of the love reflected in the Gospel of John.. Great for those who do not need or want to spend a little more for the video version. I've used both and this version is great for walking or contemplating. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star rating was that I've seen the video version. The scenes of the Holy Land and the people (watch for the 'cameo' appe. "Highly Recommended" according to Caje Rodrigues. Jean Vanier's reflections on the Gospel of John, together with the visual presentations of scenes from the Holy Land and of the L"Arche community are very moving. Viewing and listening to the series of episodes with the heart and not just the mind is a very inspiring experience.. Perhaps the Most Spiritual Reflection on John's Gospel I have read or Seen If you are not familiar with Jean Vanier, he is a man with a huge heart who has worked to promote the dignity of people with disabilities by forming communities around them. After seeing this video series, it is obvious that his compassion comes from his deep faith and his time spent in reflecting on the Gospel m
This 14-part video series is an exploration into the Gospel of John. By retracing the actual steps through the Holy Land of the events and accounts of this gospel, Vanier recreates a vivid and intimate portrait of what is often called the mystical gospel.”This series looks deep into the gospel, and in so doing brings viewers further into the heart of God, whose boundless love for humanity manifests itself in the life and times of Jesus. There is also an audiobook of the program available.. Vanier notes, The Gospel of John is the gospel of relationship, and we will see it is a growing relationship with Jesus. And this is not only the gospel of relationship, but also of transformation. We will discover through this gospel that human beings need to be gradually transformed to enter into a fullness of love.”The package includes 14 handouts that clarify and explore each of the videos, and a leader’s guide for using the program in a prayer or study session
He lives in Trosly-Breuil, France, and travels widely, visiting other L'Arche communities, encouraging projects for new communities, and giving lectures and retreats.. Jean Vanier is a Canadian Catholic philosopher turned theologian and humanitarian, and the founder of L’Arche, an international federation dedicated to the creation and gr