The Road to Peace

Writings on Peace and Justice

Throughout his life Henri Nouwen stressed the connection between intimacy with Christ and solidarity with a wounded world. From his early support for the civil rights movement, through his engagement in the cause of peace, to his life with the handicapped members of the L’Arche community, Nouwen was always immersed with the social as well as the spiritual dimensions of the gospel.

In gathering together Nouwen’s many writings on peace and social justice, editor John Dear amplifies this crucial element of Nouwen’s message about the call of Christian discipleship. At the same time, Nouwen calls on activists to be peacemakers in the fullest sense: to root their witness in prayer, joy, and a spirit of love.

More About the Book

Posthumous Compilation of Nouwen’s Writing based on a theme using Henri Nouwen’s published and unpublished writing, authorized by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust, copyright held by the Henri Nouwen Legacy Trust

Themes: Service, Social Justice

Edited by John Dear, Orbis Books, 1998

Praise for "The Road to Peace"

"This book could have been written about our polarized moment. He offers a lot of insight about how to advocate for justice sanely." -Laura

"Many reminders for our daily lives as we try to go about being more "Christ-like," especially in an age where conflict/war seems to be all around us." -Lori

"This is a spectacular book, written by an amazing thinker. This is a spectacular book, written by an amazing thinker." -Shaun