The Furnace of Transformation

Published January, 1981 • Featured March 1, 2024

In his classic book The Way of the Heart, Henri Nouwen calls the discipline of solitude “the furnace of transformation” because it is there that we meet Christ, without whom we have no power to fight the false self.

Book Excerpt

Hope for Caregivers

Published August, 2022 • Featured July 1, 2022

These reflections from Henri Nouwen are joined with prayer and scripture to give a fresh perspective on the unique service of providing care.

Book Excerpt from Spiritual Formation

How Gratitude Breaks the Chains of Resentment

Published May, 2010 • Featured November 21, 2018

A profound and always timely piece from Henri Nouwen on the power and necessity of gratitude.

Article

Bringing Solitude into Our Lives

Published June, 1981 • Featured September 13, 2018

Henri Nouwen explains our critical need for solitude — that “strange period of uselessness” — to bring us in touch with the healing, hopeful presence of God in our lives.

Prayer

A Prayer for Holy Week

Featured April 9, 2017

A prayer from Henri Nouwen for Holy Week or anytime we’re indeed of reconciliation.