Embrace your in(abilities)!
In a culture that prizes "ability," we have learned to hide and push aside our inabilities. Grounded in his community life with persons with and without intellectual disabilities, Luca Badetti, PhD, (Community Life Director for L'Arche Chicago) shares revealing stories and insights that invite us to know and befriend both our abilities and inabilities, so that we can become more complete and connected human beings.
Read moreRather Crisp
Three weeks ago, a bunch of strangers welcomed me into their house, and into their family.
Read moreA Neighbor Tells Her Story : Spirit of L’Arche
This piece was submitted by Laure Bell, a long time friend of L'Arche
Read moreAs I Am : Google Larry
In the 1990s, autistic persons began using the internet to build online communities, breaking the myth that autism imprisons people in a solitary existence. In this episode, however, Larry Gourley finds a limit to this gift and reaches the edge of the internet.
Read moreThe Spirit of L’Arche and Elbert’s Gifts
The following #SpiritOfLArche story by Peg O'Brien was taken from the Fall 2008 Two By Two, our publication that we send out twice a year to update everyone on our community. We interviewed people that worked with Elbert to see what gifts they saw in him.
Read moreThe Spirit of L’Arche is A Family Affair
This piece was submitted by Laure Bell, a long time friend of L'Arche
Read moreCalled to Love
Our friends over at L'Arche Greater Washington, DC made a beautiful video a few years ago about the impact L'Arche has on both the core members as well as everyone that comes in contact with our community.
Read moreControlling Anger
The Spirit of L'Arche reveals the gifts that everyone, regardless of ability or disability, has to offer our community. In the following story, Hector's gift promotes unity and peace in his community.
Read moreThe Spirit of L’Arche: Community, Peace, Joy, Hope & Love
This article was submitted by Sara Fisher, a L'Arche Chicago Assistant Alum
Read moreMercy Monday on Relevant Radio
Tim Stone and Ashley were on Relevant Radio's Morning Air show on March 28th to talk about L'Arche and our mission.
Read moreSpring blooming at L’Arche Chicago
Spring at L’Arche Chicago has started with new blooming. As we look at our community today, we have welcomed two new core members (Anders and Dana) at Angel House and have opened a new house, which is becoming a home for Elbert, Chris and Tim, with live-in assistants Becca (house coordinator) and Matias, as well as live-out assistants and friends that bring their gifts to home life.
Read moreMany Gifts, One Spirit of L’Arche
Mary Susan Chen, a long time volunteer with L'Arche Chicago, shares her #SpiritOfLArche story.
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