Jean Vanier

"Flowing from this union, source of a plenitude of joy, the love of the couple reveals itself through the daily acceptance of the limits and faults of each other and in mutual openness. It is this acceptance in and through gentleness, kindness, forgiveness, confidence and the desire to see shining in the other the warm light of the Spirit of God that becomes the great sign of the merciful love of God for man and His incessant forgiveness."

- Jean Vanier

"‘Going home’ is a journey to the heart of who we are, a place where we can be ourselves and welcome the reality of our beauty and our pain. From this acceptance of ourselves, we can accept others as they are and we can see our common humanity."

- Jean Vanier

"Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness."

- Jean Vanier

"Growth begins when we start to accept our own weakness."

- Jean Vanier

"Envy comes from people’s ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts."

- Jean Vanier