A chance encounter with a reproduction of rembrandts painting, the return of the prodigal son, catapulted henri nouwen into a long spiritual adventure. In the preface to his groundbreaking book, the holy longing, doubleday, 1999 ronald rolheiser refers to henri nouwen as the spiritual writer who most influenced our generation. In his highlyacclaimed book of the same title, he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to discover the place within which god has chosen to dwell. Nouwen was born in 1932,and ordained into the priesthood in 1957. Return of the prodigal son ebook 9780804152129 by henri j. Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the universal yearning for love, unity and communion. Henri nouwen, the worldrenowned spiritual guide and counselor, wrote over forty books that many today consider spiritual classics. Foster, renovare is a christian nonprofit that helps people in becoming more like jesus. Book excerpt from spiritual formation why thanksgiving is lifegiving. The return of the prodigal son will transform your reading of the parable and the way you understand your life story. He sees the predicament of twentieth century man as radically different from that of people in previous generations.
A spirituality of imperfection biographer wil hernandez, who teaches a course on the spirituality of henri nouwen at fuller theological seminary tells us. Thoughtprovoking words from renowned spiritual writer, henri j. Henri nouwen society henri nouwen books henri nouwen. Henri jozef machiel nouwen january 24, 1932 september 21, 1996 was a dutch catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. Nouwen, lead readers along a journey of conversion during lent and easter week. Nouwens endorsement of a book by hindu spiritual teacher eknath easwaran, teaching mantra meditation, further illustrates his universalistic sympathies. Letters on the spiritual life 9780525573951 by henri j. Henri nouwen project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. This book offers you a personal, thirtyday retreat based on the most popular works of modern spiritual writer henri j.
Dean narrates with full value and attention to detail when nouwen speaks of the necessity of silence to allow god to mold our thoughts and speech. In the name of jesus is renowned author henri nouwens call toward a deeper and more truly christian idea of leadership. Im hoping this letter book will encourage people who have letters in their care. Whatever we do and wherever we go, let us stay close to the words of jesus. Reflections on christian leadership, nouwen provides his take on where identity is wisely grounded. Henri j m nouwen books list of books by henri j m nouwen. Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the universal yearning for love, unity and communion that doesnt go away. Henri nouwen was born in nijkerk, the netherlands on january 24, 1932.
The foundation of nouwens work is solitude, silence, and prayer. He is a spiritual director at the healing center in arlington, massachusetts. Helping to teach classes on less technical topics brought breadth and fresh air into my life. The modern classic that interweaves the solitude, silence, and prayer of the fourth and fifthcentury egyptian desert fathers and mothers with our contemporary search for an authentic spirituality. A chance encounter with a reproduction of rembrandts the return of the prodigal son catapulted henri nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Apr 05, 2020 we will read and discuss the new book henri nouwen and the return of the prodigal son. A prayer from henri nouwen for holy week or anytime were indeed of reconciliation. In a seamless narration dean explains nouwens belief that solitude develops compassion, which leads to healing. We will read and discuss the new book henri nouwen and the return of the prodigal son. Join the henri nouwen societys virtual community as we focus and reflect on the themes presented in a henri nouwen book throughout lent and advent.
Take this opportunity to join henri as he leads the wayward prodigal and judgmental sibling who reside within each of us towards the openhanded, overwhelming compassion and eternal love of. Aug 23, 2014 one of the books i enjoy coming back to on the topic of leadership is a short book by henri nouwen. Below is a bibliography of published works written by dutchborn catholic priest henri nouwen. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 25, 2012. In this book, henri nouwen combines creative case studies of ministry with stories from diverse cultures and religious traditions in preparing a new model for ministry. Henri nouwen was a dutchborn catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who gained international renown as the author of over 30 books on the spiritual life, including such classics as the wounded healer, the inner voice of love, and the return of the prodigal son.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Henri nouwen society top 10 books henri nouwen society. Henri nouwen society meditation henri nouwen society. Two decades ago, on september 21, 1996, while on the way to st. The making of a spiritual classic by nouwen scholar gabrielle earnshaw, the founding archivist for the henri j. Shedding light on the sacred longings of the human heart, these deeply personal letters from one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our age offer not only wisdom but practical insight into what it really means to live and lead an authentic spiritual life. The holy longing, ronald rolheiser refers to henri nouwen as the spiritual writer who most influenced our generation. Henri nouwen 19321996, one of the most important spiritual writers of the last part of the twentieth century. The title spiritual living in a secular world is misleading. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality, social justice and community.
The role of the minister must change accordingly, he. Intimacy, fecundity, and ecstasy in christian perspective by nouwen, henri j. One of the books i enjoy coming back to on the topic of leadership is a short book by henri nouwen. Oct 05, 2016 henri nouwens intimate letters shed light on his theology of the heart. His own journey through those turbulent times provides insights into many important dimensions of our spiritual lives. Through his more than fifty books henri nouwen, the dutch priest and writer, touched countless people with his compelling interpretation of christian faith. Henri nouwens intimate letters shed light on his theology.
People come to nouwen for his unique style of wisdom, and his ability to write about the life of jesus, the love of god, and our service to others, in ways that have inspired countless people to trust god more fully. Daily meditations for spiritual living by nouwen, henri j. Nouwen admits towards the end of his book that he did not achieve his objective of writing about spirituality. The henri nouwen society exists so others, who are on a journey of faith, can experience the unconditional love of god that henri nouwen discovered. Founded by celebration of discipline author richard j.
Henri nouwen, an increasingly popular catholic author, describes the challenge of ministering to modern man in his book, the wounded healer. As a doctoral student at hds, i was happily and obsessively focused on the arcane world of christian antiquity. Nouwen, a priest, psychologist, and lifelong seeker whose books include out of solitude and with open hands. Not only are nouwens books evidence of this, but there is record of nearly thirty years of journals, articles, forewords to others books, talks, and interviews where nouwen espouses the path of mysticism why christian leaders should not promote henri nouwen, lighthouse trails, nov.
The internationally renowned priest and author, respected professor and beloved pastor henri nouwen pronounced henry nowwin wrote over 40 books on the spiritual life. A book of hours is a beautiful new compilation based on the writings of henri nouwen, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time. Nouwen archives and chief archivist for the henri nouwen legacy trust. Nouwen, a dutch priest living in canada, is the author of numerous books on deepening the spiritual life. Twentythree years ago, the spring issue of harvard divinity bulletin included the following announcement. With more than 140 photos, the amazing story of one of the most popularand complexspiritual figures of our time. Over the course of his life, nouwen was heavily influenced by the work of anton boisen, thomas merton, rembrandt, vincent van gogh, and jean vanier. When henri nouwen stumbled across a poster of rembrandts return of the prodigal son he began a spiritual journey that would help him understand the biblical parable as well as the story of his own life. Petersburg to shoot a documentary based on his acclaimed spiritual meditation, the return of the prodigal son, henri nouwenpriest, writer, professor, and pastoral mentordied of a heart attack in his homeland of the netherlands. Dec 05, 2016 two decades ago, on september 21, 1996, while on the way to st. Available in shop from just two hours, subject to availability.
The title of this book is with open hands and it was written by henri j. Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the. Spiritual direction gives us the unique and unrivaled experience of having henri nouwen as our personal spiritual director, answering our questions about the. He probed deeply at the meaning of living a spiritual life that embraces pain and suffering in ourselves and in the world, yet nevertheless gives us freedom to love. Henri nouwens intimate letters shed light on his theology of the heart. Henri nouwen s course an introduction to the spiritual life started out for me as a pleasant sideline to my real work. Michael olaughlin served as henri nouwen s teaching assistant at harvard divinity school.
This includes 42 books, four of which were published posthumously, along with 51 articles and 4 chapters which are lists in process. Mar 19, 2016 in the name of jesus is renowned author henri nouwen s call toward a deeper and more truly christian idea of leadership. This article is condensed from a tape available from ave maria press, notre dame, indiana 46556. Nouwen was a dutchborn catholic priest who left a highly acclaimed academic career at harvard to share his life with people with mental disabilities as pastor of one of jean vaniers larche communities in toronto, canada. A spirituality of waiting bessels green baptist church. Books by henri nouwen the canon chronological this is the chronological listing of henri nouwen s work his canon. This work provides perspective for those aiming to lead from a place of christian conviction. About this book and getting prints of the prodigal son painting this is henri nouwens own personal favorite book, based on nouwens reflections on a rembrandt painting called prodigal son, which hangs in the hermitage in st. Dedicating his book to nouwen, rolheiser refers to him as our generations kierkegaard, summing up the special appeal in his writings and lectures that drew so many readers and seekers.
He pursued an academic career,specializing in psychology from 1964 to 1982,with positions at the menninger clinic,notre dame,the university of nijmegen,harvard,and yale. Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the universal yearning for. Priest, writer, mentor, misfit commonweal magazine. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and details of. Our selection for lent is henri nouwen s the return of the prodigal son moderated by ray glennon. He was the oldest of four children born to laurent j. The book will be published by paraclete press on may 12, 2020. The works are listed under each category by year of publication. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where god has chosen to dwell. Through meditation we can let the words of jesus descend from our minds into our hearts and create there a dwelling place for the spirit. This deep experience of ourselves captures the nature of our inward journey. On the back cover, nouwen stated, this book has helped me a great deal.