Home Tonight
Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son
Home Tonight follows the path of Henri Nouwen’s spiritual homecoming. More than three years prior to writing his great classic, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Nouwen suffered a personal breakdown followed by a time of healing, during which time he encountered Rembrandt’s famous painting. Nouwen reflected on and identified with the parable’s characters and experienced profound and inspiring life lessons.
Readers are led to welcome their unique belovedness through practices of “spiritual listening,” journaling, and communing with God, thus connecting personally with the unconditional love of the One who created them. Home Tonight is a practical guide for the inner journey home.
More About this Book
Posthumous Work from the Unpublished Writings of Henri Nouwen authorized by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust, copyright held by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust
Themes: Depression, God, Identity, Loneliness, Spiritual Life, Suffering, Henri Nouwen
By Henri Nouwen, ed. Sue Mosteller, CSJ, Doubleday, 2009
Praise for "Home Tonight"
"A beautifully inspirational book that challenges us readers to be honest about the state of our hearts and how we can be open to the transforming power of God's love." -Andy
"The Return of the Prodigal Son is one of my all time favorite books. Home Tonight gives a depth and meaning to the original work that I had not considered. -Debbie
"It demands to be read slowly and prayerfully. I felt like I was on a prayer retreat with Henri himself. Absolutely beautiful." -Drew