The tale of the prodigal son—who takes his inheritance early, leaves home, spends his inherited money in a life of debauchery, returns to his father's house in ...

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he ...

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, catapulted Henri Nouwen into a long spiritual adventure.

Apr 4, 2023 · It is an opportunity to meditate on anything — a painting, creation, a person — and discover how the character of God is displayed.

To me, it was a story of God welcoming us back home after we have sinned and asked for forgiveness. It is all that, but it can also be seen as much more. It ...

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Here he shares the deeply personal and resonant meditation that led him to discover the place within where God has chosen to dwell.

This whole work is dominated by the idea of the victory of love, goodness and charity. The event is treated as the highest act of human wisdom and spiritual ...

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on a long spiritual adventure.

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's The Return of the Prodigal Son catapulted Henri Nouwen on an unforgettable spiritual adventure. Here he ...