Spiritual Direction
Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith
Published on 1. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-281-06422-9 (ISBN)
Description
Henri Nouwen, beloved author, priest and world-famous counsellor and guide, understood the spiritual life as a journey of faith and transformation, that is deepened by accountability, community and relationships. Though he counselled many people during his lifetime, his principles of spiritual direction were never written down. However, two of his longtime students, Michael Christensen and Rebecca Laird, have taken his famous course in spiritual direction and supplemented it with his unpublished writings to create the definitive work on Nouwen's thoughts about the Christian life.
'Everyone who knew Henri Nouwen knew that his spirit was too large, too life-giving to be defeated by death. This book is proof positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met Henri a chance to meet him now.'
Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness
'Along with rich storytelling and moments of sharp insight, Nouwen offers a structured and highly disciplined approach to spiritual direction, not so much anchored in method as in meditation and surrender . . . Nouwen's gift is to shatter the barriers between God and ourselves, inviting us to come home again like prodigals.'
America Magazine
'This is 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
'Everyone who knew Henri Nouwen knew that his spirit was too large, too life-giving to be defeated by death. This book is proof positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met Henri a chance to meet him now.'
Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness
'Along with rich storytelling and moments of sharp insight, Nouwen offers a structured and highly disciplined approach to spiritual direction, not so much anchored in method as in meditation and surrender . . . Nouwen's gift is to shatter the barriers between God and ourselves, inviting us to come home again like prodigals.'
America Magazine
'This is 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
Reviews / Votes
Along with rich storytelling and moments of sharp insight, Nouwen offers a structured and highly disciplined approach to spiritual direction, not so much anchored in method as in meditation and surrender . . . Nouwen's gift is to shatter the barriers between God and ourselves, inviting us to come home again like prodigals. * America Magazine * Everyone who knew Henri Nouwen knew that his spirit was too large, too life-giving to be defeated by death. This book is proof positive that his spirit lives on, offering many who never met Henri a chance to meet him now. -- Parker J. Palmer . . . 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 * This book demystifies spiritual direction reminding us that it has been part of the history of the church for generations . . . [it] challenges us to look for God in the everyday and make connections with the Bible narrative in the hope that "we are able to recognise the Lord's footprints and know the divine presence in every part of our lives". -- Elizabeth Clark * Country Way: Life and Faith in Rural Britain * Read this book and you will understand why I chose Henri Nouwen as a companion on my own spiritual journey. -- Bill MoyersMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
252 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-281-06422-9 (9780281064229)
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Person
HENRI NOUWEN (1932-1996) is the author of Reaching Out, The Wounded Healer and many other bestsellers. He was the senior pastor of L'Arche Daybreak in Toronto, Canada, a community where mentally disabled men and women and their assistants create a home together.
Michael J. Christensen is Director of the Shalom Initiative for Prophetic Leadership and Community Development at Drew University, New Jersey. He studied with Henri Nouwen at Yale Divinity School.
Rebecca Laird is Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice at Point Loma Nazarene University, California.
Michael J. Christensen is Director of the Shalom Initiative for Prophetic Leadership and Community Development at Drew University, New Jersey. He studied with Henri Nouwen at Yale Divinity School.
Rebecca Laird is Professor of Christian Ministry and Practice at Point Loma Nazarene University, California.