Befriending Death Just Released by Orbis Books
Through the words of Henri Nouwen, Michelle O'Rourke offers an inspiring guide.
November 30th, 2009
Befriending Death: Henri Nouwen and a Spirituality of Dying by Michelle O'Rourke, foreword by Sue Mosteller, C.S.J.
What is the meaning of death? How can we see it not just as an inevitable fate but as an act of fulfillment? Can our death be fruitful, a profoundly human gift to those we love? These are some of the questions that Henri Nouwen addressed in his later writings. In the years since his own sudden death in 1996, Nouwen's influence as a spiritual mentor and companion has continued to grow. His writings on prayer, ministry, and the spiritual life have affected countless people of all faiths. But in this work, and largely through his own words, Michelle O'Rourke concentrates on his reflections on death and dying - a theme that stands out as one of the unifying threads in all his books, and one that may turn out to be among his most important contributions.
Michelle O'Rourke is a nurse and has served as a lay pastoral minister in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. She currently is a Lay Ecclesial Ministry Specialist for the Diocese of London. Michelle is available for book events, speaking and workshops and can be contacted at michelle@selahresources.ca.
Befriending Death was released November 2009 by Orbis Books, Maryknoll, NY. Available at Daybreak Books & Media at L'Arche Daybreak - 1-800-853-1412.
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