Brother Conrad
3rd March 1933 – 14th September 2009
ALWAYS HELLO
By Dr Timothy O’Higgins
Brother Conrad has made his journey into his inner home. On September 14th 2009, Conrad made his transition whilst resting peacefully at home with his wife Anne and his friend Breda.
Conrad’s life adventure was expressed through the World Healing Crusade in prayer and service, writing and counselling. His ministerial outreach included missions throughout the British Isles, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the United States. His professional life as a psychologist included practice in England, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Although well versed in the study of psychology and philosophy, he chose to express his wisdom writing with profound simplicity, in Power lines and Crusader. His prayer ministry continued by telephone, even in the last weeks of his life, during which time he received and responded to calls for prayer and support, from all over the world.
His life was gentle
And the elements so mixed in him
That nature might stand up
And say to all the world,
This was a man.
Conrad’s children, Kort, Rachel, Jo, his wife Anne, Breda and I, were joined by many of his friends from the local community of Benilloba village, near Alicante in Spain, on September 15th. 2009. At his funeral, we celebrated his life in music, song and prayer. The inner family of God, and the extended family of Crusaders throughout the world, rejoice with us in his homecoming.
A gentle and private man, dedicated to service of the Divine, Conrad Nyquist lived a life of spiritual simplicity, fidelity and respect for the Divine incarnate in all creation. His counsel centred on gratitude for divine activity to resolve all dilemmas, to heal all wounds, to comfort all afflicted and to heal the broken-hearted.
A man of deep spiritual insight, Conrad displayed a playful spirit, a joie de vivre and a spontaneity flowing from authenticity. He brought a childlike sparkle to the lives of those who were privileged to relax in the warmth of his friendship. In his relationships with family, friends and colleagues, Conrad maintained a genuine respectfulness and trust in their inner dignity. His particular love and respect for the dignity of children, was expressed in his books listening to the Lord, Short Stories for Prayer Time and Think Stories.
As brothers and sisters in Christ, the family of the World Healing Crusade join Conrad’s wife, his children and grandchildren and his sisters Margaret and Glenys, in prayerful support, in this time of Divine Adjustment in their lives.
In this moment of reflection, with love and gratitude, greet Conrad as he continues expressing on the pathways of the Inner Life, with the words he loved ‘Always Hello’. Siempre Hola!