Item 04 - Meditation on prayer

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CA ON00389 F4-1-2-159-1-04

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Meditation on prayer

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  • December 1979 (Creation)

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1 p. of textual records

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(1932-1996)

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Item consists of a typescript of a meditation on prayer given by Nouwen on December 12, 1979. He suggests that prayer is a discipline of faith. Prayer should not be for entertainment or to make us feel better, but to express a longing to know that God is with us.

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      Title based on content of the item.
      Draft contains annotations by Nouwen, including on verso.
      Previous item number: 69-457A-4.
      Found on page 12.

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      2000 02

      Location

      Box 37

      Previous Item Number

      69-457A-4

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      Revised by L Joson, 9 November 2018

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