![]() ![]() Jean Vanier was a professor of philosophy at St. Tippett (Interviewer): The story of L’Arche, which is French for “the ark,” began in 1963. ![]() The French Canadian philosopher and Catholic social innovator speaks about his understanding of humanity and God that has been shaped by Aristotle, Mother Teresa, and people who would once have been locked away from society. This model of community for people with mental disabilities celebrates power in smallness and light in the darkness of human existence. I encourage you to listen to the entire interview here and read the full transcript here, but set forth below are key excerpts:Ĭonsidered by some to be a living saint, Jean Vanier created L’Arche. ![]() Vanier combines the best of Catholic teaching: a deep intellectual heritage, a strong prayer life and active social engagement. I had heard this interview before and if anything, it was even more moving listening to it again. The excellent National Public Radio program, On Being, had a replay of an interview with Canadian philosopher and Catholic social entrepreneur Jean Vanier. ![]()
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