Lifesigns by Henri J.M. Nouwen - ISBN: 9780385236287
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This book expounds upon three essential Christian movements: intimacy–a close friendship with Christ and a connection to God and fellow men–fecundity–openness to change and growth–and ecstasy–the Gospel promise of joy.

Lifesigns

Intimacy, Fecundity, and Ecstasy in Christian Perspective

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  • Paperback

    128 pages

  • Release Date

    15 August 2014

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Summary

Plt;pPgt;Plt;bPgt;Pquot;You cannot read Plt;iPgt;LifesignsPlt;/iPgt; and not be moved… This book will undoubtedly find its place among the classics of twentieth-century literature.Pquot; Plt;brPgt;–Grand Rapids PressPlt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;/bPgt;The inspirational writings of Henri Nouwen have touched millions of readers all over the world. Much beloved as a lecturer, spiritual guide, and especially as an author, he communicated a profound message of hope that finds great resonance in todayP#39;s world.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;In his now classic work Plt;iPgt;LifesignsPlt;/iPgt;, he explores what he saw as three of the most vital aspects of his ministry. The first of these is the Gospel invitation to intimacy, which Nouwen describes as communion with God and relationship with others. The second is the call to fecundity, exhorting us to be open to a fruitful life of change and growth. And the third, the experience of ecstasy, extends the Gospel promise Pquot;that your joy may be full.Pquot; Inspired by LP#39;Arche, the worldwide network of communities where handicapped people and their assistants try to live together in the spirit of the Scriptures, Nouwen shows how these three elements offer the essential key to a life free from the domination of fear and filled instead with hope and love.Plt;/pPgt;

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780385236287
ISBN-10:038523628X
Author:Henri J.M. Nouwen
Publisher:Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Imprint:Bantam Doubleday Dell
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:128
Release Date:15 August 2014
Weight:136g
Dimensions:9mm x 140mm x 208mm
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Lifesigns by Henri J.M. Nouwen - ISBN: 9780385236287
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You cannot readLifesignsand not be moved … This book will undoubtedly find its place among the classics of twentieth-century literature.” -Grand Rapids Press

You cannot read Lifesigns and not be moved … This book will undoubtedly find its place among the classics of twentieth-century literature.” —Grand Rapids Press

About The Author

Henri J.M. Nouwen

HENRI J. M. NOUWEN was a Catholic priest who taught at several theological institutes and universities in his home country of the Netherlands and in the United States. He shared the final years of his life with people with mental and physical disabilities at LP#8217;Arche Daybreak Community in Toronto, Canada. He died in 1996. He authored many books on the spiritual life, including Plt;iPgt;Reaching OutPlt;/iPgt;, Plt;iPgt;The Wounded HealerPlt;/iPgt;, and Plt;iPgt;The Return of the Prodigal SonPlt;/iPgt;.

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