A Spirituality of Homecoming: The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series
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*A Spirituality of Homecoming** invites readers to open their hearts and minds to the voice of love that says, "Follow me." When people follow the Lord, they find their true home with God. This means they can be at home with themselves anywhere, even in a confusing world.
In this brief book, Nouwen explores these facets of Christian discipleship:
• Conversion
• Freedom
• Solidarity
• Suffering
• Joy
• Prayer
• Service
The brilliance of Henri Nouwen's writing is its ability to help readers see clearly the simplicity and beauty of the spiritual life, beginning with the call to move closer to the heart of God and to dwell in the knowledge of God's love. Because of its deep wisdom and pastoral sensitivity, *A Spirituality of Homecoming** will be a helpful source of prayer and study for spiritual seekers, small groups, and pastors.
This book makes an excellent study for Lent but can also be used anytime by individuals or groups wanting a deeper understanding of discipleship.
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These reflections on discipleship, written by one of today's most beloved spiritual teachers, urge readers to return to their true home in God.
Henri J. M. Nouwen
Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932–1996) was the author of The Return of the Prodigal Son and many other bestsellers. He taught at Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame universities before becoming the pastor of L’Arche Daybreak near Toronto, Canada, a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities assist each other and create a home together.
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A Spirituality of Homecoming - Henri J. M. Nouwen
A Spirituality of Homecoming
Henri J. M. Nouwen
John S. Mogabgab, Series Editor
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THE HENRI NOUWEN SPIRITUALITY SERIES
A Spirituality of Homecoming
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Nouwen, Henri J. M.
A spirituality of homecoming / by Henri J. M. Nouwen.
p. cm. — (The Henri Nouwen spirituality series)
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-8358-1114-9
1. Spiritual life—Catholic Church. I.Title.
BX2350.3.N6924 2013
248.4'82—dc23
2012027334
Printed in the United States of America
CONTENTS
About the Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series
Preface
Acknowledgments
Home in the Heart
The Invitation
The Call
The Challenge
The Cost
The Reward
The Promise
Hidden Work
Notes
Henri J. M. Nouwen’s Works Cited
About Henri J. M. Nouwen
ABOUT THE HENRI NOUWEN SPIRITUALITY SERIES
HENRI NOUWEN sought the center of things. Never content to observe life from the sidelines, his approach to new experiences and relationships was full throttle. He looked at the world with the enthusiastic anticipation of a child, convinced that right in the midst of life he would find the God who loves us without conditions. Helping us recognize this God in the very fabric of our