Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Home Tonight follows the path of Henri Nouwen’s spiritual homecoming. More than three years prior to writing his great classic, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown followed by a time of healing solitude when he encountered Rembrandt’s famous painting. Within his solitude he reflected on and identified with the parable’s characters and exper
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March 24th 2009
by Doubleday
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A number of years ago I read Nouwens book The Return of the Prodigal Son, his reflections on Rembrandt's painting of the prodigal son. His current book was put together after Nouwen's death. The book is a series of his lectures followed by practical questions, exercises. The book is really about finding our spiritual home. A Beautiful, thoughtful, inspiring book. I have given away about 20 of Nouwen's books and have kept a few on my shelves at home. I will add this to them and never part w...more
An expanded set of reflections on the prodigal son. I appreciated the additional quotes and questions for reflection. Best read after the original (return of the prodigal)
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A wonderful insight into Henri Nouwen's inner struggles, as well as an inspiring guide for everyone who feels loneliness.
I enjoyed the active process of reading this book. It was necessary (or suggested) to pause, contemplate, and work on some things before moving on to the next chapter. And Nouwen always gives me something more to contemplate! It became a devotional book for me more than simply a bit of nonfiction.
I found it a little "wordy" but it definitely spurred me on to consider the ways in which I need to be more forgiving.
I will re-read The Return of the Prodigal Son..have already donated this one...
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Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen (Nouen), (1932–1996) was a Dutch-born Catholic priest and writer who authored 40 books on the spiritual life.
Nouwen's books are widely read today by Protestants and Catholics alike. The Wounded Healer, In the Name of Jesus, Clowning in Rome, The Life of the Beloved, and The Way of the Heart are just a few of the more widely recognized titles. After nearly two...more
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Nouwen's books are widely read today by Protestants and Catholics alike. The Wounded Healer, In the Name of Jesus, Clowning in Rome, The Life of the Beloved, and The Way of the Heart are just a few of the more widely recognized titles. After nearly two...more
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