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If I ran the circus

Item consists of an illustrated children's book given to Nouwen. The book is a part of the Dr. Seuss series.

The love of the circus

Item consists of an illustrated book collected by Nouwen revealing the behind the scenes look at the circus.

Night after night

Item consists of a book given to Nouwen by the author. The book is a work of fiction.

Sacred Clowns

Item consists of a book collected by Nouwen. The book is a work of fiction and a murder mystery about a group of sacred kachinas or clowns.

A son of the circus

Item consists of a book collected by Nouwen. The book is a work of fiction and mentions dwarf clowns.

Under the trapeze

Item consists of a book collected by Nouwen pertaining to the circus. This book is the true and unembellished account of the last original old-fashioned all-American independently owned and operated family circus. The book was purchased at Borders Book Shop already signed by the author.

The greatest show on earth

Item consists of a videocassette of The Greatest Show on Earth produced by Cecil B. DeMille and distributed by Paramount Pictures in 1952.

An act of faith that could liberate Sarajevo

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "An act of faith that could liberate Sarajevo", by James Carroll. The article is about faith, religion, Roman Catholic Lent, Muslim Ramadan, the Orthodox Church's Great Fast and the situation in Sarajevo.

Alex's death

Item consists of a newsletter article called "Alex's death", by William Sloane Coffin. The article is about the death of Coffin's son, God, and God's will.

L'Arche: at Christmas, fragments from a community of love

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "L'Arche: At Christmas, fragments from a community of love", by Joan Frawley. The article is about the author recalling her experiences during a stay at L'Arche Daybreak the first week of Advent in 1986.

An anthropologist on Mars

  • CA ON00389 F4-12-3-2421
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  • December 27, 1993 - January 3, 1994
  • Part of Henri Nouwen fonds

Item consists of a copy of a magazine article called "An anthropologist on Mars", by Oliver Sacks. The article is about autism, autistic savants, and Temple Grandin, an autistic savant who holds a Ph.D. in animal science and a teacher at Colorado State University.

An author and father looks ahead at the past

Item consists of a newspaper article titled "An author and father looks ahead at the past", by Robert M. Pirsig. The article looks back at the ten years since the book "Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance" was published and at the author's journey in writing the book.

Brokenness and community

Item consists of a copy of a manuscript called "Brokenness and community", by Jean Vanier and introduced by Ronald F. Thiemann. The manuscript is a compilation of two speeches delivered by Vanier at Harvard Divinity School's inaugural Harold M. Wit Lecture Series given November 6 and 7, 1988. The speeches are titled "The broken and the oppressed: Source of problems and death, or source of life?" and "Community is caring, bonding, and mission".

The brothers Karamazov as teachers of Christian faith

Item consists of a copy of an article called "The brothers Karamazov as teachers of Christian faith", by Donald Nicholl. The article is about how the characters in the book "The brothers Karamazov" by Dostoyevsky are the best teachers of religion in the late twentieth century.

Centro Presente offers haven to refugees

Item consists of a newspaper article called "Centro Presente offers haven to refugees", by Sr. Barbara O'C. King, S.N.J.M. The article is about how Centro Presente aid refugees from Latin America in the Boston area.

Chrétiens: toutes dimensions

Item consists of a copy of a portion of a booklet called "Chrétiens: toutes dimensions", by Jean Vanier and Eric Julien. The article is about the Easter 1991 pilgrimage to Lourdes of 12,000 handicapped pilgrims from all over the world.

Church helps mental patients back into community

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "Church helps mental patients back into community", by Ken Wright. The article is about a local church helping mentally handicapped persons back into the community.

The clever retort

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "The clever retort", by John Berendt. The article is about examples of witty and clever retorts throughout history.

The compassionate God

Item consists of a portion of a journal article about prayers, the compassion of God, the beautiful God, the giving God, and the coming God.

Discipleship and failure

Item consists of a copy of an article called "Discipleship and failure" by Ched Myers. The article is about failure and discipleship seen through the Gospel of Mark.

On divine responsibility

Item consists of a copy of an article called "On divine responsibility" by Rose Solari. The article is an interview with Andrew Harvey.

A dream after cardiac surgery

Item consists of an offprint of an article called "A dream after cardiac surgery" by Paul W. Pruyser. The article is about the author's recollection and analysis of a dream he had after undergoing cardiac surgery.

Faith and disarmament

Item consists of a copy of an article called "Faith and disarmament" by Archbishop Raymond Hunthausen. The article is about nuclear disarmament and makes reference to the Gospel of Mark.

Forging link with science

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "Forging link with science" by Michael McAteer. The article is about bridging the religion and science divide through a course offered at the University of Toronto by Thaddeus Trenn. Attached are photocopies of pages 369-370 from "Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul II" (edited by Bishop Peter Canisius Johannes van Lierde, O.S.A. and translated by Firman O'Sullivan). Those pages are for October 24: Blessed Luigi Guanella.

Forgiveness: A tool for survival

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "Forgiveness: A tool for survival" by Michael Henderson. The article is about forgiveness and Christian forgiveness.

GOP meets to discuss Hatfield's fate

Item consists of a newspaper article called "GOP meets to discuss Hatfield's fate" by Jill Zuckman. The article is about Senator Mark Hatfield and his vote against the balanced budget amendment.

The healing community

Item consists of an article called "The healing community" by Jean Vanier. The article is about healing and wholeness through belonging and the community.

Heiligen schrijven niet

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "Heiligen schrijven niet" by Kester Freriks. The article is about Julien Green.

Image of the body: Aspects of the nude

Item consists of a copy of a portion of a book called "Image of the body" by Michael Gill. The copied pages are about the prodigal son and a sketch by Rembrandt.

Instruction on certain aspects of the "theology of liberation"

Item consists of a copy of an article called "Instruction on certain aspects of the "theology of liberation" by Joseph Card. Ratzinger. The article is an instruction given at the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith held in Rome, Italy, August 6, 1984 at the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

An interrupted life: From the diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941-1943

Item consists of a copy of an article called "An interrupted life: from the diaries of Etty Hillesum, 1941-1943" by Etty Hillesum. The article is an excerpt of a book of the same name. Etty Hillesum was a Dutch Jew who kept a diary during World War Two about her life during this time.

"I spoke...as a brother"

Item consists of a copy of an article called "I spoke...as a brother" by Lance Morrow. The article is about forgiveness and pardoning.

John Boswell's quietly shocking look at the facts

Item consists of a copy of a newspaper article called "John Boswell's quietly shocking look at the facts" by Peter J. Gomes. The article is a book reviews of John Boswell's book, "Same-sex unions in premodern Europe" published in May 1995.

Joie de croire, joie de vivre

Item consists of a copy of a portion of a book called "Joie de croire, joie de vivre" by Francois Varillon. The portion of the book is about Hebrew Easter and Christian Easter and about death and resurrection.

Jon Will's aptitudes

Item consists of a magazine article called "Jon Will's aptitudes" by George F. Will, Jon's father. The article is about George Will's son Jon and his life with Down syndrome.

Jungian types and forms of prayer

Item consists of a copy of an article called "Jungian types and forms of prayer" by Thomas E. Clark, S.J. The article is about Jungian prayer and the insights of Carl Jung.

Jungian Typology and Christian Spirituality

Item consists of a copy of an article entitled "Jungian Typology and Christian Spirituality" by Robert A. Repicky, C.S.B. (Review for Religious, vol. 40, no. 1981/3: 1981, pp. 422-435). The article connects the theories of Jung with Christian Spirituality.

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