With Open Hands
With Open Hands, Henri Nouwen’s first book on spirituality and a treasured introduction to prayer, has been a perennial favorite for over thirty years because it gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer: silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism. Provocative questions invite reflection and self-awareness, while simple and beautiful prayers provide comfort, peace, and reassurance.
With over half a million copies printed in seven languages, this spiritual classic has been reissued for a new generation with moving photography and a foreword by Sue Monk Kidd.
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A Nouwen classic. With Open Hands is a treasured introduction to prayer and has been a perennial favorite for over thirty years because it gently encourages an open, trusting stance toward God and offers insight to the components of prayer: silence, acceptance, hope, compassion, and prophetic criticism. Provocative questions invite reflection and self-awareness, while simple and beautiful prayers provide comfort, peace, and reassurance. With over half a million copies printed in seven languages, this spiritual classic has been reissued for a new generation with moving photography and a foreword by Sue Monk Kidd.
Themes: Prayer, Silence, Compassion, Spiritual Life, God
Ave Maria Press, 1972
Praise for "With Open Hands"
"This is a book which never needs to be put down. Each page carries a gem of wisdom." -Deborah
"Truly an inspiring message concerning prayer, even beyond the boundaries of Christian theology. Highly encouraging and highly recommended." -Reed
"Lovely book on prayer, written very simply and vividly. Will definitely be coming back to this again and again." -Sylvester