Bread for the Journey
A Daybook of Wisdom & Faith
Intimately personal and inspiring, Bread for the Journey is a daily feast of fresh insight into the challenges and deep joys of a life lived in close communion with God. Nouwen is a wise, loving companion who invites us along as he finds joy in the community of loss, true freedom in forgiveness of others, and hope in surprising places.
Each daily meditation is a stepping–stone along a path of private discovery, offering Nouwen’s seasoned yet fresh ideas on kindness, love, suffering, and prayer, the Church as God’s people, and the importance of Jesus in one’s life–reflecting, as a whole, Nouwen’s own ‘personal creed.’ Bread for the Journey brims with daily nourishment and guidance for devoted followers and new friends alike –– food for thought on a yearlong journey of discovery and faith.
More About this Book
This book consists of 365 meditations on the Christian spiritual life. The meditations were written by Nouwen in the last year of his life and are an expression of Nouwen’s faith and his creed. It covers such topics as Jesus, Word and Sacrament, the Church, the resurrection, the communion of saints, heaven, hell, the second coming of Christ and the end times.
Themes: Spiritual Life, Daily Meditation
Harper One, 1997
Reviews for "Bread for the Journey"
"This is classic Nouwen. Thoughtful, meaningful and hopeful." -Ian
"I love this book and these devotions! They really speak to my heart." -Annabelle
"This is my all-time favorite devotional. Nouwen inspires, encourages, and never fails to point to God and his tremendous love for each of us." -Anita