The Return of the Prodigal Son
A Story of Homecoming
by Henri J. M. Nouwen
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Spirituality, and Nonfiction.
A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure. Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell.In seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt's depiction of th...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Spirituality, and Nonfiction.
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