Making All Things New

Henri J. M. Nouwen (1932–1996) was the author of The Return of the Prodigal Son and many other bestsellers. He taught at Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame universities before becoming the pastor of L’Arche Daybreak near Toronto, Canada, a community where people with and without intellectual disabilities assist each other and create a home together.

“A fine introduction to the spiritual life.” - National Catholic Reporter

“In this quietly written call to follow the way of Christian spirituality, Nouwen emphasizes the necessity for a personal program of contemplative solitude and for the individual’s involvement in a community of like-seeking Christians.” - Booklist

“In this little book, Nouwen urges us the one thing necessary: a total, fearless listening to the Father.” - The Living Church

“It so clearly and beautifully lets us know where, and when, and what kind of event is the spiritual life.” - The Presbyterian Outlook

“An invitation to the peace of mind and all-embracing love that is called the Holy Spirit.” - The Lutheran

“An instructive and gentle book. Henri Nouwen does more than tell us that solitude and community are essential for the spiritual life. His words impart a spirit that will better enable his readers to provide themselves with these seemingly contradictory necessities.” - Elizabeth O'Connor, author of Journey Inward, Journey Outward

“Henri Nouwen does more than tell us that solitude and community are essential for the spiritual life. His words impart a spirit that will better enable his readers to provide themselves with these seemingly contradictory necessities.” - Elizabeth O'Connor, author of Journey Inward, Journey Outward