Fr. Henri Nouwen receiving the COMISS

Fr. Henri Nouwen Jan 24, 1932-Sept 21, 1996
This an "unprofessional" video of his 28-minute reflection to Hospital persons on "Ministry" after he received the COMISS Medallion (Coalition On Ministry In Specialized Setting) a few years before his death. ***Sorry for the condition of this recording- I found this copy degrading and overplayed on VHS at SHMS in Detroit. I posted this with permission from SHMS to save it from being lost forever. Please let me know if there is a clear copy out anywhere and I will take this down. But, for the time just enjoy the inspiring wisdom of Fr. Henri Nouwen.

[@josesocratesvarga5602]

I am a Catholic priest of a missionary congregation. Experiencing lots of problems and negativities , I left my congregation and eventually stopped being a priest. Got married, raised a family. Upon reading some free books of his I experienced strange feeling that I want to be a priest again. Church cannons frustrates me. Henri’s videos are very enlightening, inspiring. Thanks a lot

[@traciannveno]

You will always the seal of a Priest. You are still a Priest only your duties are different.
Go to Medjugorje.

[@lauramacgregor3600]

Thank goodness for Henri. Now I understand my own disabilities. And I am vulnerable and that’s ok!
I was in Toronto! A beautiful experience.

[@Kim-dc6pr]

Fr Nouwen is so amazing. I wish we have videos of all his sermons, thoughts, homilies, talks. Thank you for posting.

[@chrisw451]

Thank you for sharing this video. So few of Henri speaking out there and as usual this was a real treasure. Like Merton and Vanier, we need more people to hear Henri Nouwen and take his words to heart.

[@gloriabriere2619]

Seeing this video of Fr Nouwen today was a great blessing for me.

[@ralph7545]

I love Fr Henri Nouwen ! Thank you Lord for this video.

[@jiaqiao2480]

I need to listen to this again and again, may we all enjoy flying and trust that we are always in the loviing and almighty hands of the catcher!

[@ranphasan]

thank you for uploading fr.henri's videos

[@markprice1121]

Thank God for you Father Henri Nouwen. You helped us all very much.

[@bilcal]

Thank you for uploading this.

[@cliffjacksonjr]

You're welcome

[@moniquevamado]

That was so wonderful. Thank you for posting. Henri is one of the most inspiring people of all time.

[@janhendrikviljoen3870]

29:34 again I am overwhelmed by his insight in the human frail condition. My heart was broken after a tragic divorce but Jesus of Nasarev was my CATCHER. THANK YOU LORD.
FOR your love and embrace.

[@Francesco-wc1pw]

I miss him...

[@ralphstarling6707]

Thank you!

[@rhondacase7194]

Thank you for this amazing video. 🙏🏻

[@devoradamaris]

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