Journeying together through Lent
Today marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent.
Read moreSolidarity: We Belong to the Light
In 2014, L’Arche celebrated 50 years of existing in the world and communities in the US celebrated with a jubilee party in Washington, DC.
Read moreSolidarity: Sharing Life
Solidarity. “Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest. Mutual support within a group.” It’s one of those words that gets tossed around as a big picture idea that seems all but unachievable, especially in the divided world we live in today. But, when you break it down, it’s pretty simple.
Read moreRoommates are roommates
Sophie Horner, a 20 year old live-in assistant in Angel House, reflects on her time in community.
Read moreTim Stone is featured in Krista Tippett’s book!
Krista Tippett, NPR's On Being radio host, has a beautiful relationship with L'Arche. Through her interview with L’Arche years ago**, many people have come to know L'Arche. Since then, she has remained close to us and continued to share L'Arche with the world.
Read moreLearning L’Arche
In both my personal and professional life I recognize the many ways in which God leads me to places and people according to His apparent plans for me. I am not so sure that I found L’Arche, but that L’Arche found me. Since I was a teenager I have “worked with” adults with intellectual disability, but only recently have I come to learn to be with and to learn from.
Read moreL’Arche in the Wednesday Journal
The Oak Park River Forest newspaper, The Wednesday Journal, writes on the importance of community and the life in L'Arche. What a wonderful way for our neighbors to learn who we are!
Read moreGerry’s Beauty
The beauty of Gerry McAuliffe is tricky to describe. Words don't do justice to it, because there is a spirit that animated Gerry that was beyond words.
Read moreGiving Thanks for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a social media empowered day of giving, following "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday". It is a day when people support the good work of nonprofits all over the country.
Read more#AsIAm : Beyond the Wall
When wars break out, many heroes go unnoticed. On International Day of People with Disability, L’Arche celebrated these unnoticed heroes everywhere, of every ability.
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