An ark for the poor : the story of l'Arche

by Jean Vanier

Paper Book, 1995

Status

Checked out

Call number

BX2347.8.M4V33 1995

Tags

Church work with people with disabilities

Genres

Publication

Ottawa : Novalis, 1995.

Description

This work tells the story of L'Arche community's first 30 years; its foundation and growth, its joys and sorrows. The author (and founder) chronicles the transformation that occurs in members of the community when they find a haven of love and safety - an ark for the poor and weak.

Subjects

Church work with people with mental disabilities
Vanier, Jean, 1928-

LCC

BX2347.8.M4V33 1995

Physical description

125 p.; 20 cm

ISBN

9782890887312

Barcode

31342000066851

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