Henri J. M. Nouwen Libri

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, catapulted Henri Nouwen into a long spiritual adventure. In his highly-acclaimed 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. This Lent course, which has been adapted from the book, helps us to reflect on the meaning of the parable for our own lives. Divided into five sessions, the course moves through the parable exploring our reaction to the story: the younger son's leaving and return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's resentment and the father's compassion. All of us who have experienced loneliness, dejection, jealousy or anger will respond to the persistent themes of homecoming, affirmation and reconciliation.

«Quello che voglio dire è che “Tu sei l'Amato”, e quello che spero è che tu possa ascoltare queste parole come fossero dette a te con tutta la tenerezza e la forza che l'amore può avere. Il mio unico desiderio è che queste parole possano risuonare in ogni parte del tuo essere – “Tu sei l'Amato”». Questa testimonianza personale a un Dio, che ci chiama 'gli amati' e che ci fa sentire amati, è il frutto di una lunga amicizia tra lo scrittore-giornalista Fred Bratman e Henri Nouwen. Henri cerca di spiegare a Fred come si possa vivere la vita spirituale in un mondo secolare. Un aspetto interessante del libro è che mentre l'autore scrive ad un suo caro amico, egli trova un linguaggio chiaro e persuasivo per tutti coloro che sono alla ricerca dello Spirito di Dio nel mondo. Un libro che è un dono: ci fa sentire amati da Dio e ci insegna a gustare la vita di chi si sente amato. Ci rivela così le meraviglie del viaggio spirituale e riaccende il fuoco della fede.

Per sette mesi nell’Abbazia di Genesee, Nouwen ha una occasione unica per esplorare gli interrogativi essenziali della vita dello spirito. Dalla prime settimane nell’Abbazia, dominate da desideri e da interessi contrastanti, fino ai giorni dell’Avvento, quando le giornate sono permeate di calma attesa, Nouwen non perde mai la sua onesta critica. Dotato di intuizione, pietoso, spesso umoristico, questo diario costituisce una ispirazione e una sfida per chi cerca se stesso.

Seven million copies of his books in print! This daily devotional from the bestselling author of such spiritual classics as The Return of the Prodigal Son and The Wounded Healer offers deep spiritual insight into human experience, intimacy, brokenness and mercy.

Caregiving is often reduced to a list of tasks that another individual cannot do independently. This six-week devotional inspired by the words of Henri Nouwen intertwines Scripture and prayer to summon us away from our lists for a few moments each day, drawing us to a fresh framework for the experience of giving care.

With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?” A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt’s painting in light of his own life journey, he evokes a powerful drama of the classic parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son’s return, the father’s restoration of sonship, the elder son’s resentfulness, and the father’s compassion. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as God loves, and to be loved as God’s beloved, will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and is here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times.