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Letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im

File consists of one letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im, writing from Malaysia, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two copies of prayer letters written by them in 1995.

Letters from George Richard Simms, M.D. and Betty Simms

File consists of two letters from George Richard Simms, M.D. and Betty Simms. Letter from February 25, 1996, expresses gratitude for Nouwen's letter from the Netherlands. Letter from July 24, 1996, includes information on his wife's medical condition, and includes a reprint of an article written by George Richard Simms in 1995 (Simms, George Richard, M.D. "Realistic Expectations." Vienna: Viktor Frankl Institute: Journal des Viktor-Frankl-Instituts: An International Journal for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, vol. 3, no. 2: Fall 1995, 46-52). File includes a long typed response from Nouwen from August 7, 1996.

Letter from Shaughnessy Heights United [Vancouver, BC]

File consists of one letter from David Ansley, on behalf of Shaughnessy Heights United (Vancouver, BC), inviting Nouwen to be the facilitator at their congressional retreat in September 1996. The theme of the retreat was "For what do we thirst?" and they hoped to reflect on their calling as the church, and how that calling is made known. They were considering Nouwen as their facilitator because they read the book "Reaching Out."

Letter from Bob Sellers

File consists of one letter from Bob Sellers, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "Life of the Beloved." Sellers describes his ministry, as a layperson, to persons in prison and halfway houses, including a copy of a talk Sellers gave describing his spiritual and secular worlds.

Letter from Craig Seaton

File consists of one letter from Craig Seaton, asking to interview Nouwen. Seaton was writing a book dealing with Christian initiatives to meet human need, including social activism, so Seaton wished to discuss L'Arche with Nouwen. Seaton was affiliated with Trinity Western University in Langley, BC.

Letter from Anneke Schouten

File consists of one letter from Anneke Schouten [Buys], requesting information about working in a L'Arche community.

Letter from Otto Schilling

File consists of one letter from Otto Schilling, writing from Germany, inviting Nouwen to speak in 1997 at St. Jodok Church, including a copy of a list of past speakers and their themes. File includes a copy of a short handwritten letter in English from Nouwen, regretting that he cannot accept Schilling's invitation.

Letters from Sigrid Schanbacher

File consists of two letters from Sigrid Schanbacher, writing from Germany. Letter from June 23, 1996, includes a bookmark with a quote from Frère Roger Taize, and a small card with the word 'Vertrauen' [Faith] printed on it and Rembrandt van Rijn's name printed on the back.

Letter from Dylan L. Schaffer

File consists of one letter from Dylan L. Schaffer, writing to thank Nouwen for mailing him some of his writing, and expressing gratitude for making Nouwen's acquaintance on a plane and Nouwen's advice. He mentions 'the dog book process,' and says that his dog book will not be published until Fall 1997, as of research of July 24, 2009, this book was published in September 1997.

Letter from SATYA Magazine

File consists of one volume of SATYA magazine (SATYA: A Magazine of Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, and Animal Advocacy. New York, NY: Stealth Technologies Inc., Vol. 2, Issue 8: February 1996).

Letter from Michele Sala

File consists of one letter from Michele Sala, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two business cards.

Letter from St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh (Fort Washington, PA)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Rector, on behalf of St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh (Fort Washington, PA), inviting Nouwen to the church to give a keynote address on the topic of Nouwen's choice, as many of the parishioners have enjoyed reading Nouwen's books.

Letter from St. Thomas' Church (Belleville, ON)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Michael Pollesel, on behalf of St. Thomas' Church (Belleville, ON), inviting Nouwen to be the theme speaker at a parish mission week in the fall of 1997 or spring of 1998, as a way for members of the community to deepen their spirituality.

Letter from St. Peter's Catholic Church (Greenville, NC)

File consists of one letter from Joseph R. Jones, O.P., on behalf of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Greenville, NC), inviting Nouwen to speak at an educational day in May 1996 for the members of his parish, on the topic of the mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.

Letter from Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (Hilton Head Island, SC)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Greg Kronz on behalf of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (Hilton Head Island, SC), inviting Nouwen to be the retreat speaker at the Diocese of South Carolina Clergy and Clergy Spouse conference in April of 1997. Kronz also mentions that Walt Schymik had said that Nouwen was open to coming to Hilton Head Island again, so Kronz is willing to coordinate with Schymik for Nouwen's time.

Letter from St. John Vianney Church

File consists of one letter from Owen Connolly, Pastor, on behalf of St. John Vianney Church (Lower Sackville, N.S.), inviting Nouwen to St. John Vianney Church to conduct a retreat on the Eucharist, possibly to be titled 'The Road to Emmaus' in January or February 1997. Connolly also expresses appreciation for Nouwen's Writing, especially "With Burning Hearts."

Letter from St. Elizabeth Catholic High School (ONT)

File consists of one letter from Leslie Miller, on behalf of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School (Thornhill, ON), inviting Nouwen to write a note of affirmation or a suggestion for a prayer that could be published in a prayer book to be published in honour of the school's tenth anniversary. Letter includes a copy of selections from the First St. Elizabeth Prayer Book.

Letter from Harold Rogers

File consists of one letter from Harold Rogers, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, and Jean Vanier's writing.

Letter from James A. Roemer

File consists of a copy of one letter from James A. Roemer, Director of Community Relations at University of Notre Dame, to Mike and Kathy Nolan, recommending that they meet Nouwen. Fr. Henri Nouwen is listed on the letter under copy.

Letter from James H. Ringrose

File consists of one letter from (Dr.) James H. (Hans) Ringrose and Monika Becker, writing from Germany, including copies of two poems: "Ende oder Anfang" (dated May 7, 1996) and "Gott ist da - ich habe es erfahren" (dated May 20, 1996).

Letter from Mark and Melody Rhode

File consists of one letter from Mark and Melody Rhode, inviting Nouwen to an annunciation in October 1997 in Ecuador. Letter includes an invitation to Annunciations Ecuador 1997, and a copy of a page of information about the location of Annunciations 1997 at Hacienda Cusin in Ecuador. Letter also includes a copy of the article "The Millennium Clock" (Hillis, Danny. "The Millennium Clock." Wired Scenarios Magazine, 48-66).

Letter from Teresa Reid

File consists of one letter from Teresa [Terri] Reid, expressing sympathy for a broken heart that Nouwen has suffered.

Letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch

File consists of one letter from Lois J. Reichenbauch, telling Nouwen about her mentally handicapped son, and asking for help and advice for his care.

Letter from Nicholas Read

File consists of one letter from Nicholas Read, a student of Michael O'Laughlin, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "A Spirituality of Waiting." Read asks if Nouwen knows of the author W.H. Vanstone, and if Nouwen had more information about him.

Letter from Psychological Studies Institute

File consists of one letter from Michael Deason, Jeffrey Faulkner, and Kendra Kermeen, on behalf of Psychological Studies Institute (Atlanta, GA), requesting that Nouwen complete a survey with questions regarding an article by Jay M. Uomoto ("Human Suffering, Psychotherapy and Soul Care: The Spirituality of Henri J.M. Nouwen at the Nexus." Journal of Psychology and Christianity 1995: Vol. 14, No. 4, 366-378). They are working on a thesis project with a focus on Christian formation, and would appreciate Nouwen's insight. Letter includes a copy of the survey, and a copy of the article by Uomoto.

Letter from Phyllis E. Price

File consists of one letter from Phyllis E. Price, thanking Nouwen for his encouragement, and including an invitation to The Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation into the Roman Catholic Church - Baptism, Confirmation & First Eucharist of Phyllis Price.

Letter from Doris H. Powers

File consists of one letter from Doris H. Powers, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "Here and Now."

Letter from Portland: The University of Portland Magazine

File consists of one letter from Brian Doyle, Editor, on behalf of Portland, the magazine of the University of Portland (OR), enclosing a copy of Portland Magazine's Spring 1996 issue. Doyle mentions having just spoken with mutual friend Claude Pomerleau, and that Nouwen would be returning to Portland in the summer of 1997. Doyle asks if Nouwen would consider writing an essay for Portland Magazine in preparation for his visit to Portland to lead a conference.

Letter from Bob Popovich

File consists of one letter from Bob Popovich, inviting Nouwen to visit St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Exton, PA. Letter is written on the back of a photograph of the church.

Letters from Pontificio Consiglio Della Pastorale Per Gli Operatori Sanitari

File consists of two letters from Fr. Jose L. Redrado, O.H., Il Segretario, on behalf of the Pontificio Della Pastorale Per Gli Operatori Sanitarai (Vatican City) [Pontifical Council for Pastoral of Health Care Workers], inviting Nouwen to speak at the Pontifical Council's Eleventh International Conference in Vatican City from November 28-30, 1996. The theme of the conference would be "In the Image and Likeness of God: Always? - Disturbances of the Human Mind." They would like Nouwen to speak on the topic "The Mentally Ill and Spiritual Life." Letter from March 6, 1996 is the initial invitation and includes a fax copy of the letter. Letter from March 13, 1996, asks Nouwen to reply as soon as possible. File includes a typed response from Nouwen from March 13, 1996, declining the offer.

Letter from Claude Pomerleau

File consists of one letter from Claude Pomerleau, writing from Chile. File includes a long typed response from Nouwen from August 7, 1996, thanking Pomerleau for his letter.

Letter from Pneuma

File consists of one letter from Clement Mehlman, Editor, on behalf of Pneuma, the newsletter for a network of Lutheran spiritual directors in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada. Mehlman is requesting permission to publish an essay by Nouwen from 1991 (Nouwen, Henri J.M. "Spiritual Direction." Worship: July 1981, pp. 399-404) on the website of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada. Mehlman also requests permission to alter some of the masculine references to God in the article. Letter includes a copy of Mehlman's letter from March 11, 1996 to the editor of Worship magazine, asking to reprint "Spiritual Direction" in Pneuma, and for permission to publish the article on the website. Letter includes a copy of the response to Mehlman from (Rev.) R. Kevin Seasoltz, O.S.B., General Editor, on behalf of Worship, granting Mehlman permission to reproduce Nouwen's article in print, but not on the internet, as Mehlman would need permission from Nouwen.

Letter from Caryn M. Pederson

File consists of one letter from Caryn M. Pederson, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, and giving him insight into her spiritual journey.

Letters from Pax Christi USA

File consists of two letters from Nancy Small, National Coordinator, on behalf of Pax Christi USA. Letter from March 21, 1996 is asking Nouwen if he would write eight 150-200 word reflections for their 1997 Lenten Journal: for Ash Wednesday, the six Sundays of Lent, and Easter Sunday. File also includes a fax copy of the letter from March 21, 1996. Letter from July 1996 is a form letter to the Members of Pax Christi USA with news from the organization, including a copy of the Pax Christi USA sign-on ad titled "A Catholic Covenant of Compassion" (New York Times: Sunday, June 16, 1996).

Letter from Pax Christi Netherlands

File consists of one letter from Jan ter Laak, on behalf of Pax Christi, writing from Uraba, Colombia, with information on their mission there. File includes a report organized by the Conference of European Churches at a conference in Belgrade from February 17-24, 1996, with an English translation. File also includes a copy of a brief description of some initiatives of Pax Christi International in Bosnia. File also includes a report by the Pax Christi Netherlands delegation to Israel and Palestine from February 1996, with an English translation. Also included is a report from February 25 - March 12, 1996 by Jan ter Laak and Liduine Zumpolle from a trip to Uraba, Colombia, on behalf of Pax Christi Netherlands. Also included is a report by Jan ter Laak and Liduine Zumpolle from June 17-20, 1996 from a trip to Uraba, Colombia.

Letters from Ann Pavilonis

File consists of one letter and one greeting card from Ann Pavilonis. Letter is on the back of a piece of artwork with label by Pavilonis: "Hand Made By Roy." Both letters discuss the death of Adam Arnett.

Letter from Janice Patterson

File consists of one letter from Janice Patterson, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially his passages in a prayer book titled "A Guide to Prayer."

Letter from Pathways Awareness Foundation

File consists of one letter from Shirley Ryan, on behalf of the Pathways Awareness Foundation (Chicago, IL), including a photocopy of two cheques reimbursing Nouwen for his expenses and a gift honorarium for speaking at Pathways Awareness Foundation's Awareness Day. File includes a typed letter from Nouwen thanking Ryan for her letter.

Letter from Eugene Patenaude, C.O.

File consists of one letter from Eugene Patenaude, C.O., giving Nouwen information about a talk he went to by Father Eugene LaVerdiere on the topic "The Bread and the Cup," which Patenaude associated with Nouwen's book, "Can You Drink the Cup?" File also includes one photograph.

Letters from Pastoral Office, Diocese of Helena

File consists of two letters from Rita McGinnis, S.C.L., Chairperson, Steering Committee, on behalf of the Pastoral Office of the Diocese of Helena (Helena, MT). The letter from February 22, 1996 is inviting Nouwen to speak at their Coming of the Third Millennium program on June 12-14, 1997, with the overall focus on the Eucharist, "Bread of Life, Sign of Faith." The letter from March 5, 1996 is a follow-up to the earlier invitation with more information about the Diocese of Helena.

Letter from Pastoral Care Division, MetroHealth Medical Center (Cleveland, OH)

File consists of one letter from Thomas O'Donnell, Chaplain, on behalf of the Pastoral Care Division at MetroHealth Medical Center (Cleveland, OH), inviting Nouwen to speak at a workshop on the topic "Guilt, Fear and Forgiveness: Living in Grace. Helping people to learn the art of forgiveness both for themselves and for others."

Letters from Pat (Sibley) Parry

File consists of one letter from Jean Christophe Pascal, including a photocopy of the letter written to the communities by the International Spirituality Commission in Trosly, October 1995 (in French and English).

Letters from Pat (Sibley) Parry

File consists of two greeting cards from Pat (Sibley) Parry. Letter from January 18, 1996 is a birthday card. Letter from March 27, 1996 includes a photocopy of a letter from March 18, 1996, to Pat (Elizabeth Sibley Parry) from Frederick Amrine, Chair, on behalf of the University of Michigan Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, telling Parry about the plans of the German Department for a scholarship in honour of Marilyn Sibley Fries (Parry's daughter, who died in 1995), and for the donation of Marilyn's library to the German Department.

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