Simple words Some people have the gift of speaking to the whole community, others to smaller groups. Those who feel incapable of speaking at all often believe that speaking demands great competence and a wealth of ideas. But people are touched by the simplest words - the ones that come with humility, truth and love. There is nothing in intellectually complex sermons to nourish hearts; they come from the head and are sterile. Jean Vanier, Community and Growth, p. 175

The L'Arche Canada in Richmond Hills, Ontario, Canada - Jean Vanier - Daily Thought - Monday, 18 December 2017 "Simple words"
Some people have the gift of speaking to the whole community, others to smaller groups. Those who feel incapable of speaking at all often believe that speaking demands great competence and a wealth of ideas. But people are touched by the simplest words - the ones that come with humility, truth and love. There is nothing in intellectually complex sermons to nourish hearts; they come from the head and are sterile. (Jean Vanier, Community and Growth, page 175, L'Arche Canada | L'Arche Canada Foundation | Jean Vanier Online)
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