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Quote by Henri Nouwen
Prayer, for me, means trustful listening.
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The speaker understands prayer as listening with trust. It is not described as demanding answers or speaking at length, but as being open and attentive in a trusting way.
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- Henri Nouwen Society — 1995 interview transcript
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- Official Statement
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