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Out of Solitude : Three Meditations on the Christian Life10 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Ave Maria Press, 1990

Great book for contemplation
During my fast, and contemplation, times and again, I'm drawn to this little book. It is a great book. This little book slowly, bit by bit, through 3 meditations on Christ, directs my mind from the "secular world" to Christ. It draws me to silence, to face myself, to God, and to caring for others and hope for the future. It takes me to a journey and after that, I am filled with constance ... 		  
  







  
  
Our Greatest Gift: A Meditation on Dying and Caring8 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

HarperOne, 2009

A must read for EVERYONE
Our society says that only "productive" people are worthwhile. Nouwen challenges us all to see the inate worth of ALL people, not just those making a salary and contributing to the tax base. We did a study of this book at Church and it made folks really think about life, death, aging, and the value of their loved ones who are in nursing homes, etc. 		  
  







  
  
The Return of the Prodigal Son8 reviews
Henri J.M. Nouwen

Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 1997

A Reflection to Touch your Heart!
Nouwen's meditation on the Gospel parable and Rembrant's painted depiction of the Return of the Prodigal Son is amazing. Touching the heart with his honest and transparent identification with each of the three figures central to the story. This book provides beautiful insights into the spiritual, intellectual and emotional struggles that accompany the various stages and experiences of ... 		  
  







  
  
The Only Necessary Thing: Living a Prayerful Life13 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Crossroad Publishing Company, 1999

The Only Necessary Thing, Living a Prayerful Life
Henry Nouwen is one of the most profound writers of a spiritual life and each time I read one of his books it makes me want to read another. There are none that would be a disappointment to any reader who is on a spiritual journey. I recommend any book that he has written. 		  
  







  
  
The Way of the Heart20 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Ballantine Books, 2003

indepth teaching on prayer and meditation
this book provides indepth teaching and guidance on prayer and meditation with a light mix of history, and sound biblical teaching on the subject of prayer and its place in our lives as Christians. 		  
  







  
  
The Power of the Powerless: A Brother's Legacy of Love15 reviews
Christopher De Vinck

Doubleday, 1988

powerful!
This is one of those books that can cause a dramatic change in perspective for some people; you will never view a mentally and physically challenged person in the same way again. It confirms the wisdom that God has a purpose for us all, and is written with great tenderness and intelligence by Mr. DeVinck. 		  
  







  
  
Bread for the Journey16 reviews
Henri J.M. Nouwen

Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 1997

Daily Inspiration by Henri Nouwen
I've read a number of books by Henri Nouwen, first beginning with "Reaching Out." Henri Nouwen translates so much of the wisdom found in the Bible in inspirational ways, so very relevant to the different circumstances life presents us. This is a good book to give as a gift. An equally inspirational, and profound book is Peter van Breemen's, "The God Who Won't Let Go." 		  
  







  
  
Watch For The Light: Readings For Advent And Christmas22 reviews
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Donne, ...

Orbis Books, 2004

Watch For The Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas
This book contains writings which are amazingly appropriate for not only the Advent season but also before and after. It is truth clearly spoken and easily understood. Wish my co-workers would read and reflect on it. Thank you. Elizabeth Kaiser P.S. I came upon this reading when searching for Henri Nouwen's books. I compare his writing with those of our recent Pope John Paul 11. Nouwen ... 		  
  







  
  
Can You Drink the Cup22 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Ave Maria Pr, 1996

Nouwen at his best
I own a number of Henri Nouwen's books and am proud to add this one to my collection. About half-way through reading it, I can say that it is certainly one of Father Nouwen's very best books. If you are looking for inspiration, comfort, hope then you cannot fail to find them in this wonderful text. 		  
  







  
  
Making All Things New9 reviews
Henri J.M. Nouwen

Macmillan, 1982

One of Nouwen's Best
In this book, Nouwen writes that the key to living a spiritual life is by understanding the difference between being busy and being fulfilled. In our modern life, he writes, "There is always something else we should have remembered, done or said...Thus, although we are very busy, we also have a lingering feeling of never really fulfilling our obligations." The solution is not a change of ... 		  
  







  
  
The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life4 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Orbis Books, 2007

Un-ambition
First published in 1981 as a series of articles in "Sojourners" magazine, The Selfless Way of Christ is Henri Nouwen at his best. Although the themes won't be unfamiliar to readers of his books, his presentation of them here is succinct and eloquent. The van Gogh sketches that accompany the text are also beautiful and haunting. In The Selfless Way of Christ, Nouwen argues that the way of the ... 		  
  







  
  
Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son4 reviews
Henri J.M. Nouwen

Darton,Longman & Todd Ltd, 2009

Home
Ever since I read Henri Nouwen's book about the Parable of the Prodigal son, I've wanted to know more about Henri. This book takes you into his life and you learn about the struggles he went through. 		  
  







  
  
Desert Wisdom: Sayings from the Desert Fathers3 reviews

Orbis Books, 2000

superb introduction to the desert monastic tradition!
Yushi Nomura has put together a collection of roughly 100 sayings from the 4th and 5th century monks that we now collectively refer to as the Desert Fathers. In addition, each saying is illustrated with Japanese style brush drawings, which gives this collection a distinctive flavor when compared to either the collections by Thomas Merton or Helen Waddell. This is not a comprehensive collection ... 		  
  







  
  
Show Me the Way: Daily Lenten Readings5 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

The Crossroad Publishing Company, 1992

It challenges me to find the 'descending way' to God.
I've used this book for the last three Lenten seasons, and it just gets better each year. Each day's text is very short, usually less than 2 pages, so I don't ever feel that I just don't have time to read it. Even though the meditations are short, every day's reading is filled with challenges for me to become closer to God, and to find, as Nouwen puts it, the 'descending way'. This year I ... 		  
  







  
  
In Memoriam4 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Ave Maria Press, 1980

After reading this book, I knew I was grieving, not crazy!
This book helped me through the darkest days after the death of my mother. I thought, I was prepared for her death and being without her. How surprised I was to feel such a deep sense of loss and longing. I thought I was going crazy. After reading the author's reaction to his mother's death and how one grieves, I realized with a thankful heart that I was not crazy. I began to start to heal my ... 		  
  







  
  
The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming4 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Saint Anthony Messenger Press, 2005

A Story to Touch Your Heart!
Nouwen's meditation on the Gospel parable and Rembrant's painted depiction of the Return of the Prodigal Son is amazing. Touching the heart with his honest and transparent identification with each of the three figures central to the story. This book provides beautiful insights into the spiritual, intellectual and emotional struggles that accompany the various stages and experiences of ... 		  
  







  
  
Henri Nouwen (The Modern Spirituality Series)6 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Templegate Publishers, 1988

Fantastic, fascinating... a Nouwen treasure!
This collection of the selected writings of Henri Nouwen is a gem. Nouwen was one of the greatest theological thinkers and spiritual writers of the last century, and this book makes it clear why. Jonas begins with a fascinating portrait of Nouwen, the man. This is one of the most in-depth and fascinating spiritual biographies I have read in a long time! Jonas' close personal relationship ... 		  
  







  
  
Mornings With Henri J. M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections6 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Charis Books, 1997

Reflections for Everyman
Here's Henri Nouwen, wishing he'd memorized more prayers: "I fear that in crisis situations I will have to depend on my own unredeemed ramblings and not have the Word of God to guide me." This admission reveals Nouwen, a revered spiritual teacher, to be accessible to the ordinary seeker. And the fact that this quote is taken from a reflection called "The Value of Memorized Prayers" further shows ... 		  
  







  
  
Walk With Jesus: Stations of the Cross4 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen

Orbis Books, 1990

A New Look at the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ
This book combines the beautiful drawings of Sr. Helen David with the meditations of Henri Nouwen to present a look at the sufferings of Jesus through the experience of human suffering in the world today. From Central America to Katmandu, the human experience is united to the suffering of Jesus Christ for all people of the world, and to the joy of His Resurrection. This is a truly new look ... 		  
  







  
  
The Dance of Life: Weaving Sorrows And Blessings into One Joyful Step6 reviews
Henri J. M. Nouwen, Michael Ford

Ave Maria Press, 2006

Gems from Nouwen
I've been a Nouwen fan for several months now, having graduated from Merton's Sign of Jonas to Nouwen's Road to Gennessee. Have thoroughly enjoyed his journals and have been touched by his openness and honesty. He is quick to mention his struggles and shortcomings--something we don't often think of when we think of well-known contemplatives and spiritual giants here on earth! The Dance of Life ... 		  
  







  




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