Children Quote by Henri J.M. Nouwen
““Look, my soul, at the way one human being tries to inflict as much pain on another as possible; look at these people plotting to bring harm to their fellows; look at these parents molesting their children; look at this landowner exploiting his workers; look at the violated women, the misused men, the abandoned children. Look, my soul, at the world; see the concentration camps, the prisons, the nursing homes, the hospitals, and hear the cries of the poor. This grieving is praying. There are so few mourners left in this world.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Cry of the World, 1990s
The speaker sees widespread suffering and calls it a form of prayerful grieving, urging more mourners to recognize and act on injustice.
In simple terms: Seeing suffering is a call to compassionate action.
Key Takeaway
Listen, empathize, act against injustice.
Themes
compassion
social justice
spirituality
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
inspirational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- community service
- advocacy
- mental health support
- policy reform
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
human suffering
activism
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices can you address locally?
- How can you transform grief into service?
A Different Perspective
Grieving alone may not change conditions; action is needed.
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