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The Way of the Heart: Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry
The Way of the Heart Desert Spirituality and Contemporary Ministry Author:Henri J. M. Nouwen Henry J.M. Nowuen, one of the greatest of all spiritual writers, invites us to search deeply for the well-springs that nourish true ministry in his classic The Way of the Heart. Interweaving the solitude, silence, and prayer of the fifth-century Egyptian Desert Fathers and Mothers with our contemporary search for an authentic spirituality, The W... more »ay of the Heart not only leads us to a fuller encounter with God, but to a more creative ministry with our fellow human beings. Here is one of the most profound works from a writer known for his fresh and perceptive insights—and who stands alongside C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton as an essential Christian scholar and thinker.« less
This is a wonderful, first look at the spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers. Nouwen's style of writing is both simple and profound. I keep coming back to review particular passages that resonated.