Communion Quote by Henri Nouwen
“Once you are in communion with God, you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear other people in whom God has also found a dwelling place.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1992
Communing with God opens one to perceive and hear others as fellow dwellings of the divine.
In simple terms: God‑centered communion reveals others.
Key Takeaway
Listen with divine empathy.
Themes
spirituality
community
divine perception
empathy
interconnectedness
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- faith groups
- interfaith dialogues
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
interpersonal relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does spiritual awareness change listening?
- Can empathy exist without religious framing?
A Different Perspective
May assume shared belief in God.
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