Books by Henri Nouwen

Seeds of Hope: A Henri Nouwen Reader

by Henri Nouwen

The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. With his death in September 1996 there was a tremendous outpouring of tribute to him and clear recognition of the importance of his writings. Much beloved as a lecturer, author, and spiritual guide--he brought a message of hope and healing which found resonance in today's world. In the inspiring pages of the revised edition of Seeds Of Hope--the original edition of which was released in 1989--are gathered selections from the full spectrum of his work. All of Nouwen's finest books are reflected here, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Reaching Out, The Way of the Heart, The Road to Daybreak, and The Inner Voice of Love.

Seeds of Hope is Nouwen's legacy to his readers, providing true comfort for the challenges of our lives and pointing the way to a new spirituality.

Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope in Hard Times

by Henri Nouwen

How do you find hope in hard times? Learn not only how to survive the difficult seasons, but to live a full life in the midst of them and beyond. Grounded in God's constancy and rooted in eternal hope, Nouwen guides you towards the kind of life that you can dance to—even through the darkest night.
Deeply comforting and profoundly realistic, Turn My Mourning into Dancing discusses five movements we experience during hard times: From Our Little Selves to a Larger World From Holding Tight to Letting Go From Fatalism to Hope From Manipulation to Love From a Fearful Death to a Joyous Life
Healing begins with taking our pain out of its toxic isolation and seeing our sufferings in communion with all humanity, and all creation. Nouwen teaches us that our lives participate in something much larger. Turn My Mourning into Dancing is a must read for: Those seeking growth and insight on the struggles of life Anyone going through the grief process and searching for real solutions Those who have experienced a loss, betrayal, or hard times
Everyone grieves differently. It is a process, not a science experiment. Mourning shouldn’t last forever. Do you want the kind of life that allows you to dance even in the middle of the darkest night? Get the answers and find hope within your hard times.

With Open Hands

by Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen invites us to embark on a prayerful journey, to release our tightly clenched fists and open our hands to God. He leads us to confront our fear of silence, to let go of our false securities, and to ener into the stillness of God's presence.

Turn My Mourning into Dancing: Finding Hope During Hard Times

by Henri Nouwen

In times of suffering, simple answers often ring empty and hollow--so how can you find hope in hard times? Learn how to survive the difficult seasons with the comfort and of God's constancy. With sensitive, practical advice, Henri Nouwen gently points you towards a life that is grounded in God’s companionship and rooted within eternal hope.
In this newly formatted edition, Turn My Mourning into Dancing discusses five movements we experience during hard times: From Our Little Selves to a Larger World From Holding Tight to Letting Go From Fatalism to Hope From Manipulation to Love From a Fearful Death to a Joyous Life
Nouwen has discovered that healing begins with taking our pain out of its toxic isolation and seeing our sufferings in communion with all humanity and all creation. He teaches us that our little lives participate in something much larger. Turn My Mourning into Dancing is compelling reading for: Those looking for growth and insight amid life’s hard and harsh moments Anyone grieving and searching for reassurance Anyone who has experienced a loss or betrayal
Though it may not last forever, grief is a gradual, organic process that changes a person permanently. Nouwen guides you during your hard times toward answers and hope--hope that allows you to dance even through the darkest night.

The Essential Henri Nouwen

by Henri Nouwen

“We always have a choice to live the moment as a cause of resentment or as a cause for joy.”—Henri Nouwen (1932–1996)

The insights of Henri Nouwen have shown millions of people how to choose joy in any moment—even moments full of pain and brokenness. Few spiritual writers have ever spoken so powerfully and directly to the heart as he did, in part because he compassionately bared his own soul and struggles to his readers, but also because he deeply understood that God can be discovered in every aspect of ourselves, even—almost especially—in the parts we find difficult to acknowledge.

This anthology of Nouwen’s teaching covers all his major themes—God, love, life, death, psychology, woundedness, healing, and social action—and is drawn from among his more than forty books. It’s the perfect, compact introduction to this brilliant and humble Catholic priest whom Christianity Today called “one of the world’s great spiritual writers.”

Faith That Matters: 365 Devotions from Classic Christian Leaders

by N. T. Wright, Eugene H. Peterson, Brennan Manning, Dallas Willard, Frederick Buechner, Henri Nouwen, A. W. Tozer, Bryan W. Smith

Together for the first time in one devotional, experience daily readings from such bestselling and respected voices as Frederick Buechner, Brennan Manning, Henri Nouwen, Eugene Peterson, James Bryan Smith, A. W. Tozer, Dallas Willard, and N. T. Wright. Faith That Matters was designed to help you confidently walk in faith every day of the year.
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get lost in a never-ending list of projects and demands. We become distracted with what’s urgent instead of what matters most. And in the process, we lose sight of who we are . . . and who God is.
Faith That Matters is a beautifully designed devotional that reminds us of the timeless truths of Scripture. Each reading offers powerful stories and inspiring insights from trusted Christian communicators such as: Frederick Buechner Brennan Manning Henri Nouwen Eugene Peterson James Bryan Smith W. Tozer Dallas Willard N. T. Wright
All 365 devotions also include a relevant Bible verse, practical suggestions for living out that day’s reading, and a brief closing prayer.
The variety of contributors provides a treasure trove of unique perspectives on issues ranging from God’s love, mercy, and hope to themes of grace, provision, and peace. These well-known authors have sold a combined total of millions of books. Now, for the first time, their writings have been brought together in one devotional.
Whether you seek to understand the foundation of our faith tenets or simply need a daily dose of spiritual encouragement, your heart and soul will be refreshed anew with each reading.
Draw closer to God every day of the year with Faith That Matters.

Adam: God's Beloved

by Henri Nouwen

In the final year before his death in 1996, Henri Nouwen set out to write a book about the Creed. His plans changed when he learned of the death of his friend Adam, a severely handicapped young man from the L'Arche Daybreak Community outside Toronto where Nouwen lived. In the story of Adam he found a way to describe his own understanding of the Gospel message. Adam could not speak or even move without assistance. Gripped by frequent seizures, he spent his life in obscurity. And yet, for Nouwen, Adam became "my friend, my teacher, and my guide." It was Adam who led Nouwen to a new understanding of his faith and what it means to be Beloved of God. Through the story of Adam Nouwen found a new way to tell God's story of Jesus and the story of all of us human creatures, broken and yet beloved, who live in a world charged with the mystery of God's overwhelming love. Completed only weeks before his own death, Adam: God's Beloved became Nouwens final, precious gift, a fitting summation of his own message and legacy.

Jesus: A Gospel

by Henri Nouwen

The author uses gospel texts and his own reflections to retrace the story of Jesus from the Annunciation to the Resurrection.

A Book of Hours: Henri Nouwen

by Henri Nouwen

Henri Nouwen: 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. It is edited and compiled by Robert Waldron.
Nouwen spent his life helping people respond to the universal “yearning for love, unity and communion that doesn’t go away.” He probed deeply at the meaning of living a spiritual life that embraces pain and suffering in ourselves and in the world, yet nevertheless gives us freedom to love deeply wherever we are.
More than a prayer book, Henri Nouwen: A Book of Hours, if followed faithfully, helps structure our daily routine with prayer; thus, not only sanctifying our relationship with God, but also sanctifying the minutes and hours of each day.

Bread and Wine Readings for Lent and Easter

by C. S. Lewis, Eberhard Arnold, Kathleen Norris, Simone Weil, Henri Nouwen

Easter is the high point of the year for millions of Christians around the world. And for most of them, there can be no Easter without Lent, the season that leads up to it.

A time for self-denial, soul-searching, and spiritual preparation, Lent makes time for daily reading and reflection. This time-tested collection of devotions will deepen and stretch your faith, and can be returned to year after year. Culled from the wealth of twenty centuries, the selections are ecumenical in scope, representing the best classic and contemporary Christian writers.

This expanded second edition adds dozens of voices, new and old, and takes the reader all the way through Eastertide to Pentecost.

Includes ninety-six Lenten and Easter readings, plus seven chapter-opening poems, by Archbishop Angaelos, Eberhard Arnold, Gonzalo Báez Camargo, Karl Barth, Philip Berrigan, Wendell Berry, Christoph Friedrich Blumhardt, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Emil Brunner, Oswald Chambers, G. K. Chesterton, Walter J. Ciszek, Clement of Rome, Catherine Doherty, Fyodor Dostoevsky, John Donne, Henry Drummond, Dorothy Day, John Dear, Meister Eckhart, Shusaku Endo, Khalil Gibran, Romano Guardini, Malcolm Guite, Dag Hammarskjöld, Stanley Hauerwas, Jakob Hutter, Ignatius, E. Stanley Jones, Clarence Jordan, Toyohiko Kagawa, Thomas à Kempis, Soren Kierkegaard, Peter Kreeft, Jeong-Saeng Kwon, Madeleine L'Engle, C. S. Lewis, Gerhard Lohfink, Brennan Manning, John Masefield, Juan Mateos, Thomas Merton, Jürgen Moltmann, Malcolm Muggeridge, George MacDonald, Martin Luther, Watchman Nee, Kathleen Norris, Henri Nouwen, Julian of Norwich, Blaise Pascal, Christina Rossetti, Fleming Rutledge, Dorothy Sayers, Sadhu Sundar Singh, Edith Stein, John Stott, Sojourner Truth, Barbara Brown Taylor, Dylan Thomas, Therese of Lisieux, Leo Tolstoy, Howard Thurman, Paul Tillich, Tertullian, John Updike, Erik Varden, Tish Harrison Warren, Walter Wangerin, Simone Weil, Oscar Wilde, N. T. Wright, Philip Yancey, William Willimon, and others.