Loneliness, prayer and identity beyond achievement give Henri Nouwen’s devotional writing its characteristic focus. The Return of the Prodigal Son uses Rembrandt’s painting and Jesus’ parable to reflect on being the younger son, the elder son and eventually the father. The Wounded Healer examines ministry through the idea that personal weakness can become part of compassionate service, while The Way of the Heart turns to the Desert Fathers and practices of solitude, silence and prayer. In the Name of Jesus addresses Christian leadership without status or control. Nouwen’s prose is gentle, intimate and devotional rather than argumentative, often drawing meaning from personal experience and a single biblical image. The most useful neighbouring categories are contemplative Christianity, spiritual formation, pastoral care and devotional classics. Read more Less
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