Henri Nouwen was a Catholic priest and author whose writings on the spiritual life resonate with readers across denominations. With a profound understanding of the human psyche, he explored themes of brokenness, leadership, and the search for the divine within the secular world. His style, often drawing from personal reflection and spiritual tradition, offers solace and guidance to readers. Nouwen's legacy lies in his ability to make complex spiritual concepts accessible and engaging.
The book offers profound insights and life lessons from a renowned spiritual master, emphasizing timeless wisdom relevant to contemporary living. It aims to guide readers through personal growth and spiritual development, drawing on the teachings and experiences of its author. Through reflective narratives, it encourages a deeper understanding of life's challenges and the pursuit of inner peace.
Caregiving is often reduced to a list of tasks that another individual cannot do independently. This six-week devotional inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen intertwines Scripture and prayer to summon us away from our lists for a few moments each day, drawing us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.
Deeply comforting and profoundly realistic, Turn My Mourning into Dancing focuses on how you can survive hard times but still live fully in the midst of them and beyond. Nouwen points readers towards a way of life that is grounded in God's constancy and rooted in eternal hope.
In the final year before his death in 1996, Henri Nouwen set out to write a book about the Creed. His plans changed when he learned of the death of his friend Adam, a severely handicapped young man from the L'Arche Daybreak Community outside Toronto where Nouwen lived. In the story of Adam he found a way to describe his own understanding of the Gospel message. Adam could not speak or even move without assistance. Gripped by frequent seizures, he spent his life in obscurity. And yet, for Nouwen, Adam became my friend, my teacher, and my guide. It was Adam who led Nouwen to a new understanding of his faith and what it means to be Beloved of God. Through the story of Adam Nouwen found a new way to tell God's story of Jesus and the story of all of us human creatures, broken and yet beloved, who live in a world charged with the mystery of God's overwhelming love. Completed only weeks before his own death, Adam: God's Beloved became Nouwens final, precious gift, a fitting summation of his own message and legacy.
Drawing on the celebrated spiritual writer's uncollected essays and transcripts of talks previously unavailable, Communityoffers readers the book Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) never his priceless insights on what Christian community means, and how to achieve it.
"In this brand-new, never before published work of inspiration, the bestselling author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers a compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent and necessary in the modern world. At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwen's life he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, this new work from the archives of the Nouwen estate reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes turbulent inner life of a man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerablity for Christians and non-Christians alike. Here he writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope and explains why, with so many choices available to the 21st century seeker including atheism and secularism, the greatest reward for those looking for fulfullment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, practical spiritual practices to help keep readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately fulfilling road of conviction and faith"-- Provided by publisher
Seven million copies of his books in print! This daily devotional from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokenness and mercy.
The collection features eight essential works by Henri Nouwen, celebrated for his profound spiritual insights and guidance. It includes titles such as "Intimacy," "Letters to Marc About Jesus," and "Gracias," showcasing his ability to articulate themes of divine love, service, and trust in God. This beautifully compiled keepsake volume brings together Nouwen's timeless wisdom, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking spiritual depth and encouragement.
From mourning to discernment, from invitation to intimacy, and from community to the charge to go forth and witness, this work seeks a fuller understanding of the Eucharist through the story of the disciples on their way to Emmaus and calls us to experience the entire journey, to know that what we celebrate and what we are called to live are one and the same.