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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...more
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March 24th 2009
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Mar 26, 2012
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For Christmas a year or so ago I bought a mate a day by day calendar on which there was a quote from George Bush Junior. As you can imagine there were some wonderfully weird ones and indeed most days had something odd or off-key but then I stopped and thought.....'If someone was recording everything I ever said at any time in any situation then you could probably fill a calendar with Skeltonisms of some acute embarrasment'. Now having read and enjoyed so much of Nouwen's work I found this one qu...more
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thought-provoking book, though some of it I admit flew over my head. but lots sunk in and gave me plenty to think about for the next months, years. my dad gave it to me for Christmas two years ago, but finally read it now.
Noewen's experience with the parable of the prodigal son was at first strange to
me--how could you write a whole book on it?! and this is the second--albeit smaller, thinner--one! but I was amazed at how much you could learn from the three different characters in the parable: t...more
Noewen's experience with the parable of the prodigal son was at first strange to
me--how could you write a whole book on it?! and this is the second--albeit smaller, thinner--one! but I was amazed at how much you could learn from the three different characters in the parable: t...more
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 with it...more
Brilliant. Nouwen is insightful and convicting as always. This is a good book for anyone looking for an in depth study of the Return of the Prodigal Son. Heavy but simple - read it.
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)
I like the reflections and moments of pause and silence. Thank You Sr. Sue for putting this collection together.
Very profound!
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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 wasn't crazy about this one. I loved the first book on the Prodigal, but this isn't as good in my opinion. There were a lot of repeats.
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 decades of...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 decades of...more
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