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The Return of The Prodigal Son by Henri J. M. Nouwen
About the book
The Return of The Prodigal Son is the story of a spiritual adventure. A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual exploration. In his book he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation of this parable that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell. As Nouwen reflects on Rembrandt’s painting in light of his own life journey, he evokes a powerful drama of the classic parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers.
About the author
Henri Nouwen was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist and prolific writer. He taught psychology at the University of Notre Dame and pastoral theology at the Divinity Schools of Yale and Harvard before leaving academia to become the pastor at L’Arche Daybreak, a community for people with intellectual disabilities. A master communicator, Nouwen wrote and spoke with great openness and vulnerability about faith, spiritual formation, prayer, social justice, and other themes related to the spiritual life.
Meeting Dates at Loyola
Session Dates & Time
February 20th, February 27th, March 6th, March 13th, March 20th March 27th
7:00pm -8:30pm