“Before God we have nothing to prove, nothing to hide, nothing to fear. In His presence, we can simply be ourselves and know we are loved.” Book: The Inner Voice of Love

“For Jesus, nothing is too broken, too lost, or too hard to redeem.” — The Inner Voice of Love

“To be saved means to say ‘yes’ to the love of God that has been given to us and to trust that this love will lead us to true freedom and peace.” From Bread for the Journey

"The way to love is to keep on being hurt, and the way to stop being hurt is to stop loving." — The Wounded Healer

“God came to us because he wanted to share our lives with us. He wanted to experience the same pain, the same loneliness, the same anguish that we live through—and show us that even there, we are not alone.” Book: Here and Now: Living in the Spirit by Henri J.M. Nouwen

“Do not be discouraged. Be sure that God will truly fulfil all your needs. Keep remembering that. It will help you not to expect that fulfillment from people who you already know are incapable of giving it.” — Henri Nouwen

"The cross is not a unique revelation of a sadistic God demanding the death of his son as a payment for the sins of humanity, but rather the most radical and definitive revelation of a God who says: “I will be with you, even unto death.” This quote can be found in "A Letter of Consolation".

“Having Jesus in our heart means allowing His love to guide our thoughts, words, and actions in every moment.” — Life of the Beloved

"Our life is full of brokenness—broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations—and how can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God's faithful presence in our lives." — You Are the Beloved

“Our humanity comes to its fullest bloom in giving. We become beautiful people when we give whatever we can give: a smile, a handshake, a kiss, an embrace, a word of love, a present, a part of our life…all of our life.” — Henri J.M. Nouwen, Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World

“God loves me, and God’s love is enough.” Book: The Inner Voice of Love

“The peace that surpasses all understanding is born from the knowledge that we are held safely in God’s loving hands.” — The Inner Voice of Love

“You are never alone, because God dwells in your heart.” — The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom by Henri J.M. Nouwen

“God’s patience with us is a reminder that returning home is always possible, no matter how many mistakes we have made. His arms are wide open, always ready to receive us, even after we’ve wandered far away.” – Henri Nouwen, “The Wounded Healer”

“Be still, and know that you are God's beloved, on whom his favor rests. In that deepest sense of belonging, you will be free to let go of your anxiety and let God act on your behalf.” — You Are the Beloved: Daily Meditations for Spiritual Living

"The Father does not say, 'You were my child; I am glad you have come home.' He says, 'You are my child, and you will always be my child.'" This quote can be found in his book "The Return of the Prodigal Son".

The unfathomable mystery of God is that God is a Lover who wants to be loved. God not only says: "You are my Beloved." God also asks: "Do you love me?" — Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen

“The vision of heaven is a vision of all people—black, white, yellow, red—men and women, children and old people, all nations and races, all tongues and cultures, living together in love.” — Gracias! by Henri J.M. Nouwen

“Jesus was emotionally open, allowing Himself to weep, to be angry, to be joyful, and to feel compassion. His emotional depth shows us that true masculinity embraces vulnerability and emotional honesty.” - The Road to Daybreak

“In Christ, all distinctions between people fall away and we discover our oneness as God’s beloved children.” — Henri Nouwen, Bread for the Journey

“We must welcome the foreigner because we ourselves are foreigners on this earth, seeking a home beyond this world.” Book: “Bread for the Journey”

“For Jesus, there are no countries to be conquered, no ideologies to be imposed, no people to be dominated. There are only children, women and men to be loved.” — Peacework: Prayer, Resistance, Community by Henri J.M. Nouwen

“You are chosen. You are chosen by God to live in his infinite love.” — Henri Nouwen, Life of the Beloved

“Christian leadership is not leadership of power and control but leadership of powerlessness and humility in which the suffering servant of God, Jesus Christ, is made manifest.” — In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership

"The morning is a time for new beginnings, a time to listen to the voice that says, 'You are my child, my beloved.'" This quote can be found in his book "Sabiduría Espiritual".

“Violence is a way of saying that we don't have enough time to wait for love.” Book: The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society

"When we know with the deepest part of our being that we are infinitely loved by God, then we can give up our need to be recognized by others and step across the threshold of freedom." The book is Here and Now: Living in the Spirit.

‪Luke 14:13-14 (NIV)‬ ‪"But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous."‬

“Jesus didn’t demand any explanations or apologies. He just gave.” — From “Life of the Beloved” by Henri J.M

“When Jesus is truly our only concern, all other things fall into their right place.” — The Inner Voice of Love

“Our brokenness is not a reason for despair but the place where God’s grace becomes visible.” — Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World.

“God’s grace is greater than our failures and deeper than our despair. It is the gentle hand that lifts us up when we can no longer stand on our own.” — The Return of the Prodigal Son

“We are well aware that God did not wait for us to love him before he began loving us. No, God loved us first, and that is the great mystery of his love.” Book: The Road to Peace

“Before God we have nothing to prove, nothing to hide, nothing to fear. In His presence, we can simply be ourselves and know we are loved.” Book: The Inner Voice of Love

“Racism keeps us from recognizing the image of God in one another and leaves us all deeply wounded.” — Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life

“The cross we wear is not a decoration but a daily reminder of the love that asks us to give ourselves completely.” — The Road to Daybreak

“Jesus came to call sinners to a new life, not to affirm the self-righteous in their ways.” — Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World.

“The desire to control is often the sign of inner insecurity, not of real power or love.” — The Inner Voice of Love

“Trust that God is molding you, slowly and with great love, into the person He calls you to be.” Book: Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith.

"Remaining in the role of victim keeps us focused on what has been taken away rather than on the possibilities of what can be created." — Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith

“To follow Jesus is to choose the narrow road of love, even when it leads through pain and uncertainty.” — The Road to Daybreak

"We do not have to conquer the darkness or destroy it; we just have to allow the light to shine, and that light will be enough." Book Name: The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God Through Solitude, Silence, and Prayer

“The fruits of the Christian life grow from the soil of love. When we remain rooted in God’s love, our lives naturally bear peace, joy, and compassion.” — Lifesigns

“What we hold on to always diminishes. What we give away always multiplies.” — Henri Nouwen Society Meditation: Giving and Multiplying

“The most fundamental discipline of the spiritual life is not studying, preaching, or organizing, but listening to the voice of God who calls us "My Beloved."” Book: The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God Through Prayer, Solitude, and Silence

“When we judge others, we dismiss the mystery of their journeys and the pain they carry. Compassion begins when we make space in our hearts for their stories.” — Life of the Beloved

“When we know ourselves as deeply loved, we will be able to love others without conditions. The great mystery of love is that it always calls forth more love.” — Life of the Beloved

“When we walk in the Lord’s presence, everything we see, hear, touch or taste reminds us of Him.” — Henri J. M. Nouwen, The Living Reminder: Service and Prayer in Memory of Jesus Christ

“The great mystery of God’s love is that we are not asked to qualify for it but simply to receive it.” — The Return of the Prodigal Son

“The cries of hungry children are a piercing call to the Christian heart, demanding that we share God’s abundance with those in desperate need.” — Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life by Henri Nouwen