17 May 2019, The Tablet

Friends and colleagues say 'goodbye' to Jean Vanier

by Maggie Fergusson , CNS

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Jean Vanier was a 'herald' of Jesus' love, humility and service.

Jean Vanier
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“People say I was the founder, but I was just the first to arrive.” That was Jean Vanier, quoted at his funeral.
Gathered in a makeshift chapel around a simple pine casket, members of L'Arche communities and Faith and Light groups from around the world mourned the passing of the founder and leading light of L'Arche and celebrated his life, his wisdom, his holiness and humanity.
Bishop Nicholas Hudson, a Westminster auxiliary, read the Gospel. There were many women religious, of different denominations, on the altar, and doing readings.

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