Watch Jean Vanier explore the real nature of freedom, authenticity, solidarity, encounter, joy, and love. He addresses the throwaway culture, rooted in our obsession with individual success and power, and explains that we too often forget that we are part of one human family. And he discusses the importance of establishing a culture of encounter—getting… Read More Vanier on the Throwaway Culture vs. a Culture of Encounter and Relationship

Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche movement, a global community that accompanies and supports those with intellectual disabilities, shares his revelations of love in his latest video message for the Boston College community and beyond. He talks about the road to peace and unity and how he learned what love is all about. He explains… Read More How Jean Vanier Learned What Love is All About

Jean Vanier, an advocate for people with developmental disabilities who founded L’Arche, an international network of residential communities that champion the rights of their residents, offers his 10 rules for life: Accept the reality of your body Talk about your emotions and difficulties Don’t be afraid of not being successful In a relationship, take the… Read More 10 Rules for Life by Jean Vanier

Jean Vanier speaks to Christiane Amanpour about his life dedicated to creating communities for people with disabilities. Watch the interview:

The 2015 Templeton Prize Laureate, Jean Vanier, was joined by school and university students for a round table discussion in London earlier this week. He offered some great thoughts, including: “We will be healed from those who have been hurt.” Check out the following short clips from the discussion:

via RNS: Jean Vanier, an advocate for people with developmental disabilities who helped create an international network of residential communities that champion the rights of their residents, has won the 2015 Templeton Prize. A Roman Catholic layman and a lifelong student of philosophy and theology, Vanier is best known as the founder of L’Arche, French… Read More Jean Vanier, Founder of L’Arche, Wins Templeton Prize