回家的渴望：與盧雲一起再思浪子回頭

by Henri J.M. Nouwen, 徐成德 (Translator)

走進耶穌的浪子比喻中，朝著心之所在，踏上屬於你的歸家之路。聖經中著名的「浪子回頭」比喻，是對這世代每一位在「離家與歸家」間遊蕩之人的承諾與呼喚。二十多年前，為了回應呼喚，盧雲寫下了雋永的《浪子回頭》一書，細膩刻劃小兒子想要擺脫束縛的離家欲望、大兒子感到不被重視產生的怨恨，以及最終老父親接納一切，以衣袍覆蔽，用為父亦為母的雙手，給予的全然擁抱。如此深刻的信息，彷彿空谷跫音，在全球眾多讀者的生命中發酵、迴響。如今，這份迴響，更促成了《回家的渴望》的出版。本書出自盧雲帶領的一次小型工作坊內容，相較於《浪子回頭》的啟迪，《回家的渴望》著重落實與方法。盧雲不但講了更多他自己的故事，也透過「聆聽」、「寫日誌」、「神思」三項具體的靈性操練，幫助讀者更深進入比喻當中，與經文對話，發現隱藏在自我深處的各種浪子。面對靈性生命中的黑暗與深谷，《回家的渴望》引領我們從遙遠的他鄉回轉，走上真正的歸家之路，並跟隨天父的腳蹤，擁抱你我周遭的浪子，歡迎他們回家。︱作者介紹︱盧雲（Henri J. M. Nouwen, 1932.1.24-1996.9.21）儘管已於一九九六年過世，至今依舊是影響全球的靈修作家。他曾任教於哈佛大學、耶魯大學，以及加拿大安省神學ƀ

139 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 21, 2020

About the author

Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen was a Dutch Catholic priest, theologian, psychologist, professor, and spiritual writer whose work profoundly shaped contemporary Christian spirituality. Born in Nijkerk, the Netherlands, in 1932, Nouwen pursued religious studies and was ordained a priest in 1957. His intellectual curiosity led him to study psychology at the Catholic University of Nijmegen and later at the Menninger Clinic in Kansas, where he explored the connection between faith and mental health. Throughout his life, Nouwen remained committed to integrating pastoral care, psychology, and spiritual theology in a way that addressed the emotional and existential needs of believers.
Nouwen held teaching positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School, and Harvard Divinity School. He authored over three dozen books and hundreds of articles, with notable works such as The Wounded Healer, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Life of the Beloved, and The Inner Voice of Love. His writing, often rooted in personal vulnerability and spiritual struggle, resonated with readers across denominations. Nouwen openly explored themes of loneliness, identity, intimacy, and the human desire for love and belonging, making his voice especially relatable and influential.
Though he was a gifted academic and popular speaker, Nouwen found his deepest calling later in life through his involvement with L’Arche, a network of communities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After a transformative stay at the original L’Arche community in France, Nouwen accepted an invitation to become the pastor of L’Arche Daybreak in Richmond Hill, Ontario. There he developed a close bond with Adam Arnett, a core member with severe disabilities, which inspired the book Adam: God’s Beloved. At Daybreak, Nouwen discovered a deep spiritual home and a community that helped him embrace his humanity in profound ways.
Throughout his life, Nouwen wrestled with issues of identity, including his sexuality and his longing for connection, though he remained faithful to his vows. His openness about depression and inner conflict gave depth to his pastoral message, and his ability to turn personal struggle into shared spiritual insight made him one of the most beloved spiritual writers of the 20th century.
Henri Nouwen died in 1996 of a sudden heart attack, but his legacy endures through his writings, the Henri Nouwen Society, and the continued global reach of his message of belovedness, vulnerability, and compassionate community. His books remain bestsellers, widely read in seminaries, churches, and among individuals seeking a more intimate walk with God.