By Sondra Whitt Henri Nouwen, a Dutch-born Catholic priest, author, and teacher wrote over 40 books on the spiritual life. Among the spiritual values he dedicated his life to living and teaching was that of friendship and community. “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand” he wrote. “The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair… Read More