Read Henri's Books
Explore the literary legacy of one of the most influential spiritual writers of our generation.
Beyond the Mirror
Henri Nouwen’s near fatal accident sparked a revelation. His transformative experience of unconditional love at the portal of death and his understanding of the events before and after his accident inspire us to embrace our vital connection to God. Readers will be encouraged and heartened to reevaluate their own challenging circumstances to find the true message of divine love.
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.
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.
Making All Things New
"Making All Things New" is an eloquent and simple explanation of the spiritual life from Henri J.M. Nouwen, one of the most influential spiritual writers of our time.
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.
With Burning Hearts
In this profound and beautiful reflection Henri Nouwen seeks a new understanding of Eucharist through the story of the disciples on their way to Emmaus. A marvelous meditation on the meaning of the sacrament.
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.
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.
A Spirituality of Homecoming
In this brief book, Nouwen explores several facets of Christian discipleship: Conversion, Freedom, Solidarity, Suffering, Joy, Prayer, and Service.
Adam: God’s Beloved
Through the story of Adam, Nouwen found a new way to tell God's story of Jesus and the story of all of us human creatures, broken and yet beloved, who live in a world charged with the mystery of God's overwhelming love.
Out of Solitude
Drawing on three moments in the life of Jesus, in this book Nouwen invites us to reflect on the tension between our desire for solitude and the demands of contemporary life.
Home Tonight
Home Tonight is a practical guide for the inner journey home. Readers are led to welcome their unique belovedness through practices of “spiritual listening,” journaling, and communing with God.
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.
The Inner Voice of Love
For the countless men and women who have to live through the pain of broken relationships, or who suffer from the loss of a loved one, this book about the inner voice of love offers new courage, new hope, and even new life.