henrinouwensociety Henri Nouwen, Now & Then Podcast | Gregory Boyle, SJ "The Unshakeable Goodness of God"
Nov 11, 2022
Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest and founder of Homeboy Industries, shares transformative insights on compassion and community rehabilitation. He discusses the unshakeable goodness of God and challenges traditional views of judgment with ideas of divine love. Boyle emphasizes the power of authentic relationships in combating isolation and advocates for love and inclusion through personal storytelling. He also highlights the global impact of Homeboy Industries in addressing issues like homelessness and mental health, fostering a kinship that uplifts marginalized individuals.
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How Bolivia Changed His Path
- Gregory Boyle describes being deeply changed by time in Bolivia and encounters with the poor that 'turned me inside out.'
- Those experiences led him into ministry focused on accompaniment and service rather than pre-planned career paths.
Choosing Fearlessness And God's Sustenance
- Boyle says love, inclusion, and nonviolence are what make one "rich in the things that matter to God."
- He emphasizes choosing fearlessness and that God sustains you even when God protects you from nothing.
Look For The Invitation
- Seek the invitation in scripture and spiritual language rather than a condemning deity.
- Look for a spacious God who calls you to greater love instead of one who indicts.
