Christmas is almost upon us. Christmas. A celebration of the Incarnation, the gift of God given to us all. Each Christmas is a reminder that God dwells among us.
Yet many believers still wrestle intensely with anxiety and fear. There can be so much to stress about! The future, finances, relationships, your health, even your place in the world.
Henri Nouwen wrote: "The challenge is to let go of fear and claim the deeper truth of who you are. When you forget your true identity as a beloved child of God, you lose your way in life. You become scared and start doing things not freely, but because of fear."
The wisdom of Henri speaks so poignantly and powerfully to the many deep needs, anxieties and fears that face us all. In his writings, Henri points us to Jesus and reminds us again and again that God is with us.
At the Henri Nouwen Society, our goal is to extend Henri's impact and legacy, to introduce his writings to a new generation of readers and seekers, and, like Henri, to challenge you to let go of fear and claim the deeper truth of who you are.
That is why I am asking you to please remember the Henri Nouwen Society this Christmas season. Your generous support will help us to reach those in need of encouragement and spiritual nourishment through Henri's thoughtful and life-changing wisdom.
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