Reflection from the pen of Jean Vanier… 

to evolve life does need security

 

listening

l i s t e n i n g

l i s t e n i n g

whispering

silent

a listening that comforts

and calls forth

DO I DARE

do i dare

believe

your silent call

your tears of silence

but there is the world of efficiency

techniques

diplomas

business (and business is business!)

and then there are my friends

who think i’m crazy ... are they friends?

am i crazy?

... DOUBTS

conflicting forces

fatigue

fears

and yet life calls forth

compassion in my entrails

this strange and silent war

do i dare
do i dare
believe
do i dare
do i dare

surrender myself to your call

 

Jean Vanier: tears of silence

The Chaplain as father, and conclusion

Father Separation Anxiety