'I always knew I was in the presence of a spiritual master when I was with Henri Nouwen. Here are some simple, wise words that will allow the master to continue to teach." Richard Rohr, O.F.M., author of The Naked Now 'One of the book's many strengths is its integration of an area especially important to Nouwen, the contemplation of icons and other works of art - visio divina - in order 'to behold the beauty of the Lord'."Jim Forest, author of Praying with Icons and The Road to Emmaus
HENRI NOUWEN (1932–1996) is the author of Reaching Out, The Wounded
Healer, Making All Things New and many other spiritual classics. He
taught psychology and pastoral theology at Notre Dame, Yale and
Harvard universities before becoming senior pastor of L’Arche
Daybreak in Toronto, Canada, a community where men and women with
mental disabilities and their assistants create a home for one
another.
Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., is National Director of Communities
of Shalom at Drew University, New Jersey, where he teaches
spirituality and practical theology. He studied with Henri Nouwen
at Yale Divinity School.
Rebecca Laird, M.A., D. Min., is director of ministerial formation
at Drew University, New Jersey, where she teaches spiritual
formation and Christian ministry.
I always knew I was in the presence of a spiritual master when I
was with Henri Nouwen. Here are some simple, wise words that will
allow the master to continue to teach.
*Richard Rohr, author of The Divine Dance*
One of the book’s many strengths is its integration of an area
especially important to Nouwen, the contemplation of icons and
other works of art – visio divina – in order ‘to behold the beauty
of the Lord’.
*Jim Forest, author of Praying with Icons and The Road to
Emmaus*
Nouwen's gift is rooted in his own self-awareness, which is
combined with a faith that locates God in the heart. So he writes
with great gentleness, drawing on stories, visual meditation, and
personal expereince, to prompt inner reflection that will act as a
spur to outward transformation.
*Church Times*
Fr Henri Nouwen . . . made a huge contribution in the area of
Christian spirituality . . . [This book] reveals a sharp and
original mind, open to work of the Holy Spirit. It's a pity he died
so young.
*New Directions*
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