Mornings with Henri J.M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections [Hardcover]

Henri J. M. Nouwen (Compiler), Evelyn Bence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

Here is a book of morning meditations by Henri Nouwen, one of the most popular, yet profound sprititual writers of our time. The book touches upon the themes that defined his life: prayer, solitude, community, and the unlimited love of God.

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About the Author

HENRI J.M. NOUWEN is one of the most prolific and popular spiritual writers of our time. He wrote more than 40 books and taught at Notre Dame, as well as at Yale and Harvard. For the 10 years before his death in 1996, he was part of the L Arche Daybreak community in Toronto, sharing life with people with developmental disabilities. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Charis Books (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569550573
• ISBN-13: 978-1569550571
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #864,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great inspirational Book, April 25, 2000

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"yolichas" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mornings with Henri J.M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections (Hardcover)

Henri Nouwen gives us all a wonderful way to start each day! His inspirational and thought provoking views of life, both practical and spiritual, are just right for any Christian. Although Nouwen was Roman Catholic, his writings provide "soul food" for anyone looking for something more from day to day life. I would recommend this lovely little book to all.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflections for Everyman, April 3, 2005

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Carol Blank (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mornings with Henri J.M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections (Paperback)

Here's Henri Nouwen, wishing he'd memorized more prayers: "I fear that in crisis situations I will have to depend on my own unredeemed ramblings and not have the Word of God to guide me." This admission reveals Nouwen, a revered spiritual teacher, to be accessible to the ordinary seeker. And the fact that this quote is taken from a reflection called "The Value of Memorized Prayers" further shows Nouwen as one open to all avenues toward holiness. The 112 single-page reflections in this work, chosen from Nouwen's writings on prayer, solitude, and community, are sure to inspire and encourage all who reflect on them. As a bonus, the book is sized to fit in pocket or purse and includes charming photos of Nouwen. Faith-sharing groups could turn to any page for a discussion starter.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Among the Most Inspired Catholic Writers of the 20th Century, December 18, 2004

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Daniel J. Maloney "Daniel J. Maloney" (Saint Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mornings with Henri J.M. Nouwen: Readings and Reflections (Hardcover)

Henri Nouwen, in my opinion, will be considered one of the most inspired Catholic writers of the 20th Century. Nouwen wrote from his lived experience of being human and yet, finding himself always on a quest for a closer union with God.

With Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, and Mother Teresa, Nouwen will in time be considered one of the luminary spiritual writers of the last century.

Mornings With Henri Nouwen is just a series of very brief reflections that can be used to start one's day. I really like these types of books and tend to leave them in different places around my house so that I will come across different ones at different times of the day.

The topics covered weave Nouwen's writings into them and are truly good thoughts to consider at the start of the day.

Highly recommended for a spiritual focal point to start the day with.

Daniel J. Maloney
Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA