Jean Vanier is founder of L'Arche. The organization serves mentally handicapped people; a chapter of L'Arche can be found in Toronto.<br/><br/>

Recently, Jean Vanier wrote a book called "Finding Peace". He pointed out that the absence of harassment or presence of mutual respect is not equivalent to true peace. He stated that the Greeks and the Turkish in Cyprus are not living in peace; the Jamaicans and Anglo-Canadians in the old communities of Toronto are not living in harmony because they cannot relate with each other.<br/><br/>

The relationship that Jean Vanier spoke of is founded on mutual understanding and trust. The source of this connection is the Holy Trinity. The Father forever loves the Son, the Son the same to the Father, and this presence of love is the Holy Spirit. When we can be less judgmental and listen to others, that is when we start building these mutual relationships. "Do to others what you would have them do to you" - this is the fundamental essence of relationships with mutual love.