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CA ON00389 C3-2-117
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Letters from Elizabeth Emery
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- 1988-1992 (Creation)
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File consists of five letters written by Henri Nouwen to Elizabeth Emery from 1988 to 1992. Letter contents consist of the following:
- Letter to Elizabeth Emery from Henri Nouwen. Letter is typed, 1 pages, and dated July 6, 1992. Nouwen is writing from L'Arche Daybreak (on Daybreak letterhead). Nouwen thanks Emery for her card from Easter Point Retreat House (Gloucester, MA), and expresses happiness that she has experienced much healing. Nouwen concludes with reference to "The Return of the Prodigal Son," which he has enclosed. Letter is signed.
- Letter to Elizabeth Emery from Henri Nouwen. Letter is typed, 1 page, and dated February 22, 1991. Nouwen is writing from L'Arche Daybreak (on Daybreak letterhead). Nouwen thanks Emery for her letter, and expresses happiness that she has benefited from the Easter Point Retreat House (Gloucester, MA). In response to her request to recommend a Boston-based spiritual director, Nouwen suggests Emery contact Robert Jonas. Nouwen concludes by declining her invitation to speak at the EANE conference, and explaining his commitment to L'Arche Daybreak. Letter is signed.
- Letter to Elizabeth Emery from Henri Nouwen. Letter is typed, 1 page, and dated June 1, 1990. Nouwen is writing from L'Arche Daybreak (on Daybreak letterhead). Nouwen thanks Emery for her letter and expresses appreciation for learning more about her spiritual journey. He declines her invitation to speak at the EANE congress in January 1992 and other related activities, and explains his commitment to L'Arche Daybreak. Nouwen concludes by assuring Emery of his prayers for her. Letter is signed.
- Letter to Elizabeth Emery from Henri Nouwen. Letter is typed, 1 page, and dated March 3, 1989. Nouwen is writing from L'Arche Daybreak (on Daybreak letterhead). Nouwen thanks Emery for her letter and expresses appreciation for getting to know her better. He references their visit together in Cambridge and Emery's ministry, and suggests she might benefit from moving and taking new risks. Nouwen concludes by describing his car accident and recovery. Letter is signed.
- Letter to Elizabeth Emery from Henri Nouwen. Letter is typed, 1 page, and dated September 20, 1988. Nouwen is writing from L'Arche Daybreak (on Daybreak letterhead). Nouwen thanks Emery for sharing her personal struggles, healing, and the role of God in her life. He describes his bout with physical and emotional exhaustion, including his departure and return to L'Arche Daybreak. Nouwen concludes with references to an icon he gave to Emery and an enclosed book (likely, "The Road to Daybreak"). Letter is signed.
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See General Files (#6196), for correspondence from Emery (April 1989).
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2002 102
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Box 4
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Added by T Wong, 3 September 2021