December 20, 2007
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The Canadian philosopher and Catholic social innovator, Jean Vanier, founded a community centered around people with mental disabilities, L'Arche, that has now become a global movement. To many, he is simply one of the wise men in our world today — an icon of lived compassion. We speak about his understanding of humanity and God that has been shaped across a fascinating lifetime by the likes of Aristotle, Mother Teresa, and people who would once have been locked away from society. He has spent his life practically exploring the most basic, paradoxical teachings of Christianity — notions about power in humility, strength in weakness, and light in the darkness of human existence — that resonate as Christmas draws near.
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 Krista's Interview with Jean Vanier
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In October 2007, Krista flew to Washington DC and drove to the Bishop Claggett Center in rural Maryland for a rare interview with Jean Vanier. He speaks with his whole body, especially his hands. We filmed the entire conversation in a converted farmhouse for you to see. |
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» Complete, Unedited Interview (mp3, 1:40.48)
After several attempts, Krista was finally able to interview Jean Vanier in a farmhouse at the Bishop Claggett Center in rural Maryland. We had to cut a healthy part of the two hours and want you to hear the entire, unedited conversation. Let us know what you think. |
About the Image
Rodney, a core member of a L'Arche community in Portland, Oregon receives a haircut, an event he thoroughly enjoys.
(photo: Danny Summerlin/Flickr) |
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Jean Vanier
Vanier is a philosopher and founder of L'Arche. He's written many books including Becoming Human. |
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