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University of St. Michael's College, John M. Kelly Library, Special Collections File
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Care, cure and the elderly

File consists of a recording, comprised of two video cassettes, of a Henri Nouwen lecture entitled "Care, Cure and the Elderly" held at the University of Notre Dame's "Forum on Aging." V2015 08 02 recording includes a question and answer portion of the lecture.

Education for ministry

File consists of one 16mm film reel, approximately 60 minutes long, featuring a film made by Barbara Stetson in 1980 entitled "Education for Ministry." This film is a promotional film about Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University. The film briefly features Henri Nouwen twice:

  1. From 19:09-19:39: Nouwen is speaking to two students.
  2. From 28:00: Nouwen is leading a religious service on peace in a church.
    This film also features Yushi Nomura in the church segment at 28:00.

Wedding ceremony of Jeff Coppage and Elizabeth Ann Dixon

File consists of a video recording of the wedding ceremony for Jeff Coppage and Elizabeth Ann Dixon (married name Ann Dixon Coppage) officiated by Henri Nouwen. The wedding took place at Reynolda Prebyterian Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Co-officiants with Henri Nouwen are Rev. Richard Little, pastor of Reynolda and Rev. Ed Christman, a Baptist who was long-time Chaplain at Wake Forest University.

To Meet the Poor is to Meet Jesus

File consists of 1 videocassette featuring a talk given at a Faith and Sharing Retreat held from August 1-4, 1985. Jean Vanier is the speaker, and the title is, "To meet the Poor is to Meet Jesus". It is tape 1. Vanier spoke on the following: Trust, Meeting with Jesus, Jesus Reveals Who We Are, and Jesus Reveals Himself (part 1).

Letters from Myra Alexander

File consists of letters from Myra Alexander, many written on her behalf by Virginia Mullaney, and several addressed to Connie Ellis, including a VHS videocassette sent by Alexander to Nouwen and Ellis.

Letters from Myra Alexander

File consists of letters from Myra Alexander, many written on her behalf by Virginia Mullaney, and several addressed to Connie Ellis, including a VHS videocassette sent by Alexander to Nouwen and Ellis.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen on L'Arche

File consists of a video recording of Nouwen speaking on the subject of L'Arche at Washington Hall, St. Mary's, near Notre Dame university. Nouwen is introduced by Don McNeill. The theme of the event appears to be "The Year of the Family". This is an amateur video. Joe Vorstermans from L'Arche begins the program by speaking about the history of L'Arche and Jean Vanier.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen and the Flying Rodleighs

File consists of a video recording of a performance of the Flying Rodleighs, a trapeze troupe from the Circus Barum. The recording also includes footage of Nouwen on the trapeze. This is an amateur video perhaps sent to Nouwen by the Rodleighs.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen at the 1991 convocation of the Reformed Church in America

File consists of a video recording of Nouwen speaking at Praise and Promise '91, a denomination-wide convocation of the Reformed Church in America held July 25-28 in Irvine, CA. Nouwen was accompanied by Bill van Buren, and spoke on "Life of the Spirit". Nouwen addressed such questions as "what happens in the darkness?", "who am I", "how do I forgive and get on with my life, and 'belonging to this world". He drew the "clock-time" line and addressed the theme of chronology. Nouwen is extremely animated and elicits bursts of laughter from the audience at several intervals.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen at Earlham College

File consists of video recordings of a series of events held at Earlham College centered around Nouwen's receipt of an honourary degree. He gave four talks while at the college, all of which were recorded. Includes a video recording of an address given by Nouwen, Kim Barnes (an assistant from Daybreak) and Thelus George (a core member from Daybreak) at Earlham School of Religion, January 30, 1991. The address is primarily given by Barnes on the subject of L'Arche Daybreak. Video recordings also feature an address Nouwen gave to accept an honourary degree from Earlham School of Religion on January 30, 1991.

V13 v1 Common Meal / Earlham School of Religion consists of a video recording of Nouwen giving an address at the Common Meal at Earlham School of Religion on January 29, 1991.

V13 v2 Living the Spiritual Life / Earlham School of Religion consists of a video recording of Nouwen giving a lecture entitled "Living a Spiritual Life" at Earlham School of Religion on January 29, 1991.

V13 v3 Communion as the source of Christian leadership : Honorary Degree Convocation / Earlham School of Religion consists of a video recording of an address Nouwen gave to accept an honourary degree from Earlham School of Religion on January 30, 1991.

Summary of address:

Introduced by a former student Henry Freeman

I.
Explanation of Communion with God as a series of concentric circles.
Reference to the passage in Luke about Jesus spending the night in solitary communion with God, then returning to his disciples (including Judas) and later going amongst a crowd to minister and heal. Central Circle: Communion with God. Second Circle: Communion with Community (disciples). Third Circle: Ministry through words and healing. Communion is the source of Love. Communion as Connectedness. Communion as Spirit, as a breathing between Father and Son. This relationship between Jesus Christ is both totally unique and totally mutual, and it is called Spirit.

Henri says he is convinced more than ever that all human beings are called to Communion with God. The degree to which a person tastes this relationship will determine their degree of integration into society, how much they can contribute to society. By not acknowledging Communion, an individual will become manipulative and violent in their relations with others. Lacking Communion, people will turn to popularity, success and power in attempts to grasp at Belonging. It is important that Communion takes place at ‘Night’ in this passage of Luke because night is when we (and Jesus) are tempted to seek Communion outside our relationship with God.

II.
Out of Communion will grow Community.
References St. Francis, St. Thérèse, Dorothy Day, St. Bernard, St. Ignatius who formed communities as a fruit of this Communion with God. Mentions the importance of the Quaker tradition and his experiences at Pendle Hill in the development of his ideas about Communion.

Following Communion, you will find yourself calling to people or find people gathering around you. BUT: Community is a place where you will always be reminded that it (community) cannot give you that which you truly desire, Communion with God. Which will push you back to solitary Communion.

There is always a discordant note in communities (the person you least want to live with will be there in the community in which reside) (example of Judas). One needs community – it will constantly challenge you not to expect from people that which only God can give (Love). Community is a place of detachment. Community is the place where you live out Communion and then are called to Solitude. Solitude and Community can never be separated.

III.
Community will lead you to ministry. Ministry must be taught communally in groups. Henri mentions that of late he has found that Ministry has become highly individualized. By ministering in groups, one is prevented from manipulating the Good News, one is not tempted to believe that they are the sole source of Truth etc. In Ministry, we are called to proclaim that Communion with God is being offered to all people. The Spirit of God blows where it wants. Healing and Liberation comes from knowledge that God is offering us Communion. The Love you crave is available, and you can forgive each other for not being God.

IV.
Ministry right now, the lives of everyone present, our reality has changed in the last few weeks because we are now at war (The Gulf War). This fact colours our souls. It is a very dark and dangerous atmosphere. How are we going to live and minister in a world that is in full agony? Your First responsibility is not to change the world but to prevent the world from changing you. Television, News, Media will broadcast dark news that pounds on your heart – don’t let the Darkness take away your connection and Communion with God. Don’t let the Dark rip out the most precious gift of Communion.

Henri mentions Biblical quote of people ‘dying of fear’. Keep your head erect in the face of the Son of Man. Proclaim that this war is unjust. Receive Communion at the mountaintop. We do not receive Communion by changing the world, change is not a condition of prophecy. Source: Video Recordings of Nouwen Series – Video Cassettes of Nouwen at Earlham College Subseries, Box 309, item V13. Summary notes by Anna St.Onge, Archives Assistant, June 2, 2005.

V13 v4 Life at Daybreak : Henri Nouwen, Kim Barnes and Thelus George / Earlham School of Religion consists of of a video recording of an address given by Nouwen, Kim Barnes (an assistant from Daybreak), and Thelus George (a core member from Daybreak) at Earlham School of Religion, January 30, 1991. The address is primarily given by Barnes on the subject of L'Arche Daybreak.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen on the spiritual life

File consists of a video recording of a talk Nouwen gave at Emmanuel Anglican Church in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Nouwen was invited to speak to a breakfast club which included David Harmon from L'Arche Daybreak. Nouwen spoke on "The Spiritual Life" in which he reflected on deepening connectedness with God and with one another. He used Luke's gospel, particularly the passage where Jesus went to the mountain to pray. David Harmon is introduced at the beginning.

Video recording of Henri's 60th birthday party

File consists of an amateur video recording by Lori van Holt of Nouwen celebrating his 60th birthday with the community at L'Arche Daybreak. The party was hosted by Joe Vorstermans and includes tributes by core members as well as Henri being encouraged to dress up as a clown and pretend to be born as a baby clown.

Video recording of Henri Nouwen on beatitudes

File consists of a video recording of Nouwen speaking at Epworth Memorial United Methodist Church. He spoke on the theme of "The Beatitudes". Approximately half the cassette consists of the regular church service. Several core members from L'Arche Daybreak are present, and several receive blessings.

Recording of Henri Nouwen giving a homily at the Learning to Believe Again conference

File consists of one videocassette of Nouwen giving a homily at the conference titled "Learning to Believe Again: Artists Talk About Their Art and Their Faith." He speaks on the topics of discipleship, communion, community and ministry. Nouwen gave the service at the Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA., which concluded the conference (on November 22, 1992).

Video recording of a day with Henri Nouwen

File consists of a video recording of Henri Nouwen speaking on the subject of "Being Big and Small". Nouwen gives a brief autobiography at the beginning of the tape. Alan Steers, David Harmon, and David Grey (members of L'Arche Daybreak) were also in attendance.

Video recording of solitude, community and ministry: three ways to create space for God / Chicago Sunday Evening Club

File consists of a video recording (V29) of Nouwen giving a talk titled "Solitude, Community and Ministry: Three Ways to Create Space for God" as part of the "30 Good Minutes Series". The program was recorded on October 20, 1993 and aired November 7, 1993. Also includes James Wall, another guest on the program who spoke on the subject of "Speaking of God."

Henri Nouwen Interview

File consists of a video recording of an interview with Henri Nouwen by Bob Grip for the television station WAIA in Mobile, Alabama. Nouwen was in Mobile to give a talk at the L'Arche community there.

Out of my hands: the art of Stephen Jenkinson

File consists of a copy of Vision TV programme "Out of My Hands: the Art of Stephen Jenkinson." The interview was conducted for Vision TV, with Tim Wilson listed as producer, and was filmed in May 1994 and aired November 23, 1994. Interview contains a section with Henri Nouwen discussing the symbolism of hands. Also discusses why Nouwen commissioned Jenkinson to create a sculpture of hands for L'Arche Daybreak.

Video recording of one-on-one with Henri J. Nouwen / Windborne Productions

File consists of a video recording (V32) of an interview with Nouwen by Brian Stiller, host of the TVO television program Cross Currents. The interview was conducted at L'Arche Daybreak and includes excellent footage of core members and others. This videocassette is the US Master produced by Karen Pascal of Windborne Productions. There is no sound track on this item.

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