At one of the lowest points in his life, Henri Nouwen gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. This new work from the archives of the Nouwen estate draws on those talks. It reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes chaotic inner life of the man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerability for Christians and non-Christians alike. Nouwen writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope and explains why, with so many choices available to 21st century seekers - including atheism and secularism - the greatest reward for those looking for fulfilment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, practical spiritual practices to help readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately fulfilling road of conviction and faith.
HENRI NOUWEN was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, and pastor, who gained international renown as the author of over 30 books on the spiritual life. Nouwen's books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold upward of seven million copies worldwide, resonating with people across the religious, spiritual, cultural, and political spectrum. Since his death in 1996, ever increasing numbers of readers, writers, teachers and seekers have been guided by his literary legacy.
Title: Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety
Author: Nouwen, Henri
ISBN: 9780281083558
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Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Publication Date: 2019-09-17
Number of Pages: 144
Weight: 0.3001 kg
Timeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age. -- James Martin SJ
Few writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwen's prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope. -- John Inazu, Professor of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism
For Christians interested in Nouwen, this collection of his writings will serve as a fine introduction. * Publishers Weekly *
The Return of the Prodigal Son: 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 *
Discernment: For most people, the very word discernment implies something heady, private, and maybe even elitist. Henri Nouwen, as always, makes seemingly complex things personal, practical, intelligent, and very readable - all at the same time! This is a rich and helpful book. -- Richard Rohr, author of Falling Upward
Spiritual Formation: The rich lode of material in this book will appeal to individuals on a spiritual journey as well as to those who want to share their experiences of descending from the mind to the heart where all true wisdom resides. * Spirituality and Practice *
Spiritual Direction: . . . a brilliant addition to Nouwen's canon of work as a writer and will enrich both long-time Nouwen fans and newcomers to his wisdom. * Publishers Weekly *
