Henri Nouwen's compelling spirituality of the heart is at once simple and complex, accessible but deeply profound. For this Catholic theologian, whose ecumenical writings continue to inspire Christians of all denominations and levels of involvement, spirituality is, at its most basic, simply 'attention to the life of the spirit in us'. Wil Hernandez's sensitive distillation of Nouwen's vast literary legacy invites us to take courage and be still, creating space for God and our true selves. It is in this place of trust and solitude that we discover our belovedness and our capacity to love God and others. A scholar and spiritual director intimately acquainted with Nouwen's understanding of the spiritual life, Wil Hernandez offers an elegant synthesis of Nouwen's main themes, inspiring us to embrace the power and vulnerability of mere spirituality.

Wil Hernandez

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Copyright

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

By Way of the Heart: An Overview of Henri Nouwen’s Life

Part I: Communion—A Life Apart

ONE. Solitude—An Intimate Heart

TWO. Identity—A Centered Heart

THREE. Presence—An Attentive Heart

Part II: Community—A Life Shared

FOUR. Togetherness—A Bonded Heart

FIVE. Mutuality—A Common Heart

SIX. Solidarity—A Connected Heart

Part III: Commission—A Life Given

SEVEN. Service—A Selfless Heart

EIGHT. Compassion—A Caring Heart

NINE. Hospitality—A Spacious Heart

Conclusion: Mere Spirituality

Acknowledgments

A Chronology of Henri Nouwen’s Life and Works

Source Abbreviations

Key Works of Henri Nouwen

Credits

Search terms for Index

CenterQuest

Henri Nouwen’s compelling spirituality of the heart is at once simple and complex, accessible but deeply profound. For this Catholic theologian, whose ecumenical writings continue to inspire Christians of all denominations and levels of involvement, spirituality is, at its most basic, simply ‘attention to the life of the spirit in us’.  
  
Wil Hernandez’s sensitive distillation of Nouwen’s vast literary legacy invites us to take courage and be still, creating space for God and our true selves. It is in this place of trust and solitude that we discover our belovedness and our capacity to love God and others.  
  
A scholar and spiritual director intimately acquainted with Nouwen’s understanding of the spiritual life, Wil Hernandez offers an elegant synthesis of Nouwen’s main themes, inspiring us to embrace the power and vulnerability of mere spirituality.

For Henri Nouwen, whose ecumenical writings continue to inspire Christians of all denominations and levels of involvement, spirituality is, at its most basic, simply 'attention to the life of the spirit in us'.

Henri Nouwen's compelling spirituality of the heart is at once simple and complex, accessible but deeply profound. For this Catholic theologian, whose ecumenical writings continue to inspire Christians of all denominations and levels of involvement, spirituality is, at its most basic, simply 'attention to the life of the spirit in us'.Wil Hernandez's sensitive distillation of Nouwen's vast literary legacy invites us to take courage and be still, creating space for God and our true selves. It is in this place of trust and solitude that we discover our belovedness and our capacity to love God and others.A scholar and spiritual director intimately acquainted with Nouwen's understanding of the spiritual life, Wil Hernandez offers an elegant synthesis of Nouwen's main themes, inspiring us to embrace the power and vulnerability of mere spirituality.

Captures Henri Nouwen's "spirituality of the heart" while providing readers with a cohesive summary ... A wonderful place for readers to get an overview of the critical components of Nouwen's authentic spirituality. - Karen Pascal, executive director, Henri Nouwen Society &amp; Legacy Trust; A simple yet profound introduction to contemplative practice as a basis for active ministry in the world. Wil Hernandez is an expert interpreter of Nouwen's life and works. - Michael J. Christensen, PhD, director, Shalom Initiative for Prophetic Leadership and Community Development, Drew University; coeditor of the Nouwen trilogy Spiritual Direction,Spiritual Formation and Discernment; Lays out the brilliant spirituality of Henri Nouwen for the reader and student in the clearest and most useful terms ...This unpretentious but lovely book will quickly become a classic. - Roberta C. Bondi, professor emerita, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Wil Hernandez, PhD, Obl. OSB, is a passionate advocate for the work of spiritual formation in individuals and congregations, and he finds great joy in sharing Henri Nouwen's spiritual legacy. He teaches courses on the spirituality of Henri Nouwen at seminaries and universities throughout the U.S. and abroad as a spiritual director and international workshop and retreat leader. He is also author of a Henri Nouwen trilogy, which includes Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities: A Life of Tension, and is founder and executive director of CenterQuest: An Ecumenical Hub for the Study and Practice of Christian Spirituality (www.CQCenterQuest.org).

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