Deep silence leads us to realize that prayer is, above all, acceptance. This heartfelt collection of his prayers will help sanctify the minutes and hours of your day. A book of hours is a beautiful new compilation based on the wri. Nouwen 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Books by henri nouwen the canon chronological this is the chronological listing of henri nouwen s work his canon. Probing the meaning of a spiritual life that embraces pain and suffering, nouwen nevertheless opens your eyes to the beauty of hope, healing, and love. Nouwen expounds on the necessary ingredients for connecting with god. When we pray, we are standing with our hands open to the world.
A prayer for lent by henri nouwen february 20, 2010 by richardlfloyd in the early days of my ministry, in the mid 1970s, i went through a big henri nouwen stage, where i read everything that came from his pen. Expressions such as heartbroken and heartfelt show that we often think of the heart as the warm place where the emotions are located in contrast to the cool intellect where our thoughts find their home. For those who didnt follow nouwens remarkable and spiritually provocative career, this little prayer book may be a tasty sampler of his insights. Welcome faithful presence a week of praying the hours with henri nouwen. Why should i spend an hour in prayer when i do nothing during that time but. A book of hours is a beautiful new compilation based on the writings of henri nouwen, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time. Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the universal yearning for love, unity and communion that doesnt go away. Restoring, or regaining connection with the father is vital for our spiritual health. A book of hours, if followed faithfully, helps structure our daily routine with prayer. Connecting with god through prayer, wisdom, and silence. A book of hours by henri nouwen, robert waldron isbn. Gleasons hour by hour, and little book of hours from the.
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