When Wayne Muller was ordained he invited Henri Nouwen to preach...
When Wayne Muller was ordained he invited Henri Nouwen to preach his ordination sermon. Throughout the sermon Nouwen repeatedly mentioned two words -- "downward mobility" -- so that Muller would never forget these words and their meaning. Muller, fresh out of seminary, was filled with dreams of accomplishing great things for God. Nouwen had a different picture in mind. He challenged the young man to do his work quietly in secret, explaining: "God's loving eye will see your good work in secret and you will be rewarded in secret.