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The modern classic that interweaves the solitude, silence, and prayer of the fourth- and fifth-century Egyptian Desert Fathers and Mothers with our contemporary search for an authentic spirituality

During the past few years, various friends have asked me, 'What do you mean when you speak about the spiritual life?' Every time this question has come up, I have wished I had a small and simple book which could offer the beginning of a response. I have felt that there was a place for a text that could be read within a few hours and could not only explain what the spiritual life is but also create a desire to live it. This feeling caused me to...

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El libro más profético de Henri Nouwen nos ofrece un triple camino para poner en práctica la ética pacifista de Jesús. Primero, ser pacifista no consiste sólo en agitar pancartas o manifestarse contra la guerra. El verdadero pacifismo tiene que nacer de una vida de oración, del paso de la casa del miedo y el odio a la casa de Dios. Segundo, es preciso «resistir a los poderes de la muerte», que no son sólo los ejércitos y las armas, sino nuestr...

In a first-ever combined English edition of Nouwen classics "In Memoriam" and "A Letter of Consolation, " a beloved spiritual giant of the 20th century explores the depths of his grief and writes tenderly and wisely to his bereaved father, yearning for the light of Christ in the darkness of loss and sorrow.

Home Tonight" follows the path of Catholic priest Nouwen's spiritual homecoming. Prior to writing his great classic, "The Return of the Prodigal Son, " Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown followed by a time of healing solitude, when he experienced profound and inspiring life lessons.

Now in paperback, one of America's most popular spiritual writers speaks of finding joy in the midst of the pressures of life, even during times of grief and suffering.

This thematic collection of memorable writings invites readers to share spiritual intimacy with this popular writer about such issues as prayer, depression, friendship and peace.

A hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways often threatening and ineffective. 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. Weaving keen cultural analysis with his psychological and religious insights, No...

Throughout his life Henri Nouwen stressed the connection between intimacy with Christ and solidarity with a wounded world.This book includes a previously unpublished manuscript on peacemaking as well as stories of Nouwens participation in the March on Selma in 1965 and at the funeral of Martin Luther King, Jr. In other writings Nouwen reflects on the presence of Christ among the oppressed poor of Latin America, the legacies of Oscar Romero and...

In September 1995, Nouwen took a year's sabbatical to write, pray and visit family and friends. Although he had little time to write, as a spiritual discipline he kept a daily journal enriched with vivid observations and soul-searching reflections. "Sabbatical Journey" records the flowering of friendship and prayer during what would be his final year on earth.

A beautiful book, as beautiful in the simple clarity of its wisdom as in the terrible beauty of the transformation to which it calls us. -- New Oxford Review

With the clarity and depth characteristic of the classics, this spiritual bestseller lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life -- union with God.Nouwen views our spiritual "ascent" as evolving in three movements. The first, from loneliness to solitude, focuses on the spiritual life as it relates to the experience of our own selves. The second, from hostility to hospitalit...

Before Nouwen became a bestselling spiritual author in his own right, he wrote a book on Trappist monk Thomas Merton and the enteral truths of the spiritual life.

Nouwen's inspired words guide the faithful on a spiritual journey through the Advent and Christmas season in this book of waiting, hope, anticipation, and celebration.

Three beautifully written, scripture-based meditations show how it was in solitude that Jesus found the courage to follow God's will, not his own--the core of the Christian life and a message of profound importance.

You cannot read Lifesigns and not be moved... This book will undoubtedly find its place among the classics of twentieth-century literature." --Grand Rapids PressThe inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. Much beloved as a lecturer, spiritual guide, and especially as an author, he communicated a profound message of hope that finds great resonance in today's world.In his now classic work Lifes...