6/12/2023 0 Comments Gracias by Henri J.M. Nouwen![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The books are aimed at a new generation of spiritual seekers. This September is the 20 th anniversary of his death, and religion and spirituality publishers are marking the occasion by releasing rarely seen writings as well as new editions of his bestselling works. They are still the questions we ask today,” Earnshaw told PW. “He talks about questions such as who is God, what is the meaning of life, how can I make a difference. Nouwen is credited as one of the first writers to suggest that spirituality was important to more people than just clergy members and church officials, and his definition of being a Christian included growing in a relationship with God, taking responsibility for mistakes, and asking, “How can I live a fruitful life?” Editor-in-chief and publisher of Orbis Books Robert Ellsberg, who was a friend of Nouwen’s for 20 years, called him “one of the most influential, important spiritual writers of the 20 th century,” and Gabrielle Earnshaw, founding Henri Nouwen archivist at Toronto’s University of Saint Michaels College, said the prolific author is just as relevant now as he was during his lifetime. Nouwen captured the attention of spiritual seekers around the world with his thoughts on religion, which were rooted in psychology, social justice, and community. The Spiritual Life: Eight Essential Titles from Henri Nouwen (9780062440105) by Henri J.M. During the 1980’s, Dutch-born Catholic priest Henri J. ![]()
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