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The Return of the Prodigal Son
A Story of Homecoming
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. With over a million copies sold, this classic work is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?”
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Letters on the Spiritual Life
Spanning more than two decades, Love, Henri is a beautiful collection of over 200 unpublished letters that sheds light and provides insight on the sacred longings of the human heart.
Read moreA loving and searingly insightful vision of Christian leadership, this bestseller inspires us to put aside our desire to be powerful and relevant and to stand simply in our unadorned, vulnerable selves, open to giving and receiving love.
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Finding Our Way Home in
an Age of Anxiety
an Age of Anxiety
In this never-before-published work of inspiration, Nouwen offers a compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent, and necessary in the modern world.
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