by: Fr. Henri J.M. Nouwen
Image, 160 pages, Paperback
Released on: March 24, 2009
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is something that we can all relate to. At different times in our lives we picture ourselves in each of the different roles of the characters in the story. More often than not we are the son who has squandered everything and then some, abusing the love of the Father, and abandoning our responsibilities. Realizing we would be better off taking the role of a servant, we humbly and completely shamed return imploring his mercy. Hopefully, at times we can relate to the father who loves unconditionally and being so grateful for the return of his lost son rejoices and treats him as a guest of the highest honor, this love is what we are called to. Sometimes we can even relate to the spiteful sibling who is angered and jealous that his father could ever treat his brother this way after what he had done. His brother who had abused the love and generosity of the father, who insulted him in every possible way and had severed all ties with the family. Which role do you relate to most at this time?
In Home Tonight, Fr. Henri J.M. Nouwen asks us this precise question. He takes us on a self-discovery journey of our interior life. Using the Parable of the Prodigal Son alongside his own personal narrative to set the tone for this book. He makes connections with our actions, our thoughts, and our feelings and those of the characters in the Parable.
This book is written in a retreat format, so whether you are headed on a silent retreat by yourself or looking for a book to guide your personal mediation or Holy Hours, this is a gem. There are short talks with points of action to be taken at the end of each section.
Enjoy!
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"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."
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