The Living Reminder
Service & Prayer in Memory of Jesus Christ
“The Living Reminder was like a visit from a friend I needed to speak with. The surprise for me was how much I needed to hear him say familiar things.” – National Catholic Reporter
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, prompting the publication New Review of Books and Religion to note that we read Nouwen “to discover new possibilities in our own faith.”
Translations available in: Chinese, Italian, Farsi, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, French, Persian
More About this Book
Written especially for those in the ministry, Henri Nouwen explores the essential connection between ministry and spirituality, service and prayer. He describes the minister as a living remembrance of Jesus Christ for his or her community. In three parts: The minister as a healing reminder, a sustaining reminder, and a guiding reminder.
Themes: Jesus, Ministry, Prayer, Spiritual Life, Caring, Christian Leadership, Pastoral Care, Service
Seabury, 1977, Haper Collins, 1983. New edition released 2009 by Harper One
Praise for "The Living Reminder"
"Excellent. Would recommend to teachers as well as pastors and missionaries." -Amanda
"Reading this book feels like spending a day with a mentor. Nouwen draws from literature, his pastoral experiences and the Bible to remind ministers of what we do best: administering grace to dying and lonely people." -Ricky
"Very inspirational book on the subject of how to maintain spiritual vitality and energy while serving in ministry." -Melanie