Read Henri's Books
Explore the literary legacy of one of the most influential spiritual writers of our generation.
Hearts Speaks to Heart
"Heart Speaks to Heart" follows Henri Nouwen during a Holy Week retreat during which he desired to write about the Sacred Heart. He shares about his own faithful, but often painful, journey to the Lord.
Clowning in Rome
In this classic account of the time he spent in Rome, Nouwen offers reflections and spiritual insight characteristic of his best works.
The Living Reminder
The Living Reminder is a gift from one of the most influential spiritual masters of our time. Subtitled “Service and Prayer in the Memory of Jesus Christ,” Nouwen’s book presents simple yet powerfully profound expressions of the joys of religious service.
Encounters with Merton
Encounters with Merton offers readers Nouwen's insights into the essential teachings of Thomas Merton, exploring themes of solitude, silence, and the role of contemplation in the life of a Christian.
Behold the Beauty of the Lord
This classic Nouwen book invites readers to pray with four Russian icons by seeing or gazing, which are at the heart of Eastern spirituality. Nouwen's meditations reveal his viewing of the icons not as decorations, but holy places.
A Cry For Mercy
In these daily prayers, Father Nouwen confronts his own inner chaos as he tries to create a space in his heart where God can dwell. Powerful, searching, and painfully honest!
Ministry & Spirituality
Creative Ministry, The Wounded Healer, and Reaching Out are compiled in one volume. They explore the path to God, the nature of a ministry invigorated by a powerful spiritual life, and the openness and vulnerability necessary to be truly a minister of God.
The Only Necessary Thing
Drawn from many decades of his life, the compilation of Henri's thoughts, feelings, and the struggle with prayer, reveal the core of the man and his belief that prayer is the only necessary thing.
Spiritual Journals
This is a special gift edition of three of Henri Nouwen's internationally acclaimed and world-renowned spiritual journals - Genesee Diary, Gracias! and The Road to Daybreak.
Sabbatical Journey
Discover, through Henri Nouwen's personal journal during his sabbatical, the culmination of a life a deep devotion, earnest seeking, and quiet contemplation.
Here and Now
In "Here & Now", Nouwen discusses living in the present, joy, prayer, the spiritual life, relationships, family, and other topics with his signature clarity and insight.
With Open Hands
Henri Nouwen's first book on spirituality and a treasured introduction to prayer. A favorite for over thirty years, this book gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer.
The Way of the Heart
The Way of the Heart has helped millions of men and women cast off the anger and greed that trouble the world—and find love, compassion, and peace in the heart of God.
The Genesee Diary
Insightful, compassionate, often humorous, always realistic, The Genesee Diary is both an inspiration and a challenge to those who are in search of themselves.
The Spiritual Life
This collection includes eight of Nouwen’s quintessential titles: Making All Things New, The Way of the Heart, Intimacy, The Living Reminder, Gracias!, Letters to Marc About Jesus, A Letter of Consolation, Our Greatest Gift.
Reaching Out
With the clarity and depth characteristic of the classics, this spiritual bestseller lays out a perceptive and insightful plan for living a spiritual life and achieving the ultimate goal of that life — union with God.
Compassion
Compassion is a book that says no to a compassion of guilt and failure and yes to a compassionate love that pervades our spirit and moves us to action. A timeless document on what it means to be a Christian in a difficult time.
In the Name of Jesus
A loving and searingly insightful vision of Christian leadership, this bestseller inspires us to put aside our desire to be powerful and relevant and to stand simply in our unadorned, vulnerable selves, open to giving and receiving love.