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The philosophy of L’Arche, as outlined in the Federation Charter, states that the first aim of L’Arche is to create communities inspired by the Beatitudes and the spirit of the Gospels.  Thus, the inspiration for L’Arche is Christian.  The concept of community means that we come to share our lives with others as brothers and sisters.  In sharing the details of everyday life, we are gradually able to recognize the dignity and the gift of the person who has a developmental disability.  We can thus recognize the truth of the first Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”