Henri’s Mantle: 100 Meditations On Nouwen’s Legacy

Edited by Chris Glaser (Pilgrim Press, 2002, p.211)

 Another collection of Nouwen quotes with extensive commentary by a friend who was close to him. Glaser offers a penetrating insight into Nouwen’s broad appeal, comparing him to the stained glass artisans of the Middle Ages: "When the great cathedrals of Europe were built, the vast majority of the people were illiterate. But they learned the stories of faith through the work of artisans who created sculptures, bas reliefs, paintings, and stained glass windows. I think of Henri as a contemporary maker of stained glass windows that proclaim the gospel ‘reality he has fathomed’ through research and prayer to those of us who haven’t the time, inclination, or education to research ourselves." For our fast-paced generation always on the run, here is a book that invites us to pause and do a little friendly window shopping.

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