Reflection for the Week – 3 November 2026
Am I seeking to justify myself, to preserve my reputation, to show myself to be right?
Reflection of the Week - 19th November 2024
By Henri Nouwen
Posted in Faith
A Gentle and Humble Heart
Like the appearance of a rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the radiance around him. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. When I saw it, I fell facedown, and I heard the voice of one speaking. (Ezekiel 1: 28 NIV)
God’s question is: “Are you reading the signs of your time as signs asking you to repent and be converted?” What really counts is our willingness to let the immense sufferings of our brothers and sisters free us from all arrogance and from all judgments and condemnations and give us a heart as gentle and humble as the heart of Jesus.
Reference
Henri Nouwen, A Gentle and Humble Heart - Henri Nouwen.
More from Faith
Subscribe to receive Faith articles by email >
Reflection for the Week – 27 October 2026
The saints are not only those who are remembered in history books ... They are also the teachers, carers, advocates, activists, grandparents, neighbours, friends and all the others who have embodied Christ’s way.
Reflection for the Week – 20 October 2026
Jesus’ great mission was to teach about and incarnate divine love into the world.
Comments (3)