This retreat emerges out of Henri Nouwen’s own experiences and teachings of the concept of the Wounded Healer. God does not minister in and through us based on our strengths and attributes, but rather through the places of our own hurts and healings. As Christ both suffered and was tempted in every way as we are, so we are better able to offer presence and healing through what we have suffered. God does not use us because we have it all together. Instead, He uses the deepest realities of our pain and woundedness to help us meet others in their deepest realities with the light and healing of Christ. In this retreat we will explore both our past and current woundedness and embrace our weakness, knowing that it is in our weakness that His strength is made perfect.
