New Releases by Richard Rohr

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In his first major work since The Universal Christ, one of our most prominent spiritual voices offers a wholehearted and hope-filled model for the world today, grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Hebrew prophets. “Richard Rohr is one of the great Christian spiritual masters of our time. Of any time.”—James Martin, SJ, author of Come Forth How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. The prophets’ writings reflect the full spectrum of human maturity. In almost every case, their initial rage and their accusatory words evolve into a profound pathos and lamentation about our shared human condition and the world’s suffering. Through astute critiques of culture and institutions, and their journey from anger to sadness, and ultimately compassion, the prophets exemplify what Rohr calls “sacred criticism”—a distinct approach to confronting evil and injustice that acknowledges the wholeness of history, the interconnectedness of every living being, and the reality of a divine and universal love. In this, they set the stage for Jesus, who follows this identical pattern. Drawing on a century of biblical scholarship and written in the warm, pastoral voice that has endeared Rohr to millions, The Tears of Things breathes new life into ancient wisdom. It paves a path of enlightenment for anyone seeking a compassionate way of living in a hurting world.

St. Francis of Assisi may be one of Catholicism’s most popular saints, but he is also perhaps the most misunderstood, often caricatured in birdbaths and gardens. In this Eager to Love Companion Guide, globally recognized teacher Richard Rohr invites readers into the dynamism of Franciscan spirituality. As Pope Francis has also done in several encyclicals, Rohr invites readers into the expansive and inclusive tradition founded on St. Francis’s revolutionary embrace of the teachings of Jesus. It is recommended that this guide is read alongside Rohr’s Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of Assisi.

“Richard Rohr’s work has been life-changing in my own experience. Over the last twenty years, no other teacher has had a more formative impact on my mind and heart than this unpretentious Franciscan brother. Being set free from the need to perform—to get it right—has been a particularly important gift for me.”—Belden C. Lane, from the foreword A newly revised edition of Richard Rohr''s perennial bestseller, this book reflects and incorporates his years of experience with men''s work as well as changes in society. With Richard Rohr as mentor and guide, men—and women who care about men—will want to study and discuss the ideas presented here. A new foreword from Belden C. Lane emphasizes the need for this work to continue.

每個信仰耶穌基督的人，都應該讀這本書！ ★紐約時報暢銷書，美國Amazon五星好評 ★全球公認具影響力的靈性導師、《踏上生命的第二旅程》作者巔峰之作 本書探討耶穌被稱為「基督」的真義， 幫助我們放開我執，以默觀的方式去「看」， 在萬事萬物中看到基督的愛與臨在。 ☉為什麼我們被稱為「基督徒」而不是「耶穌徒」？ 大多數人都知道耶穌是誰，但你知道「基督」是誰嗎？基督只是耶穌的姓氏或用來表明身分的頭銜嗎？基督的角色和耶穌有何不同？從耶穌誕生以來，耶穌與基督不總是同一個人嗎？ 身為全球知名的靈修導師，五十年來，羅爾神父幫助了上百萬人意識到信仰與靈性的重要性。在本書中，他首次探討耶穌被稱為「基督」的意涵，以及我們對信仰的這些理解要如何化成實際生活，為生命重新帶來希望和意義。 ☉在上主內看見一切，也在一切的事物中看見上主 我們的理解常受到文化、宗教辯論和人類自我中心傾向的局限。羅爾神父邀請我們放開我執，邁入基督真諦的堂奧。他一再強調以「看」來導入基督的奧秘，這個「看」不是用肉眼看，而是用默觀的方式去看，去和不同於自己的人相遇，去體會並充實自己的生命。你將發現，基督在閱讀過程越來越擴大，你和祂的連結也越來越深刻。 本書的思想引人深省，是一本具有里程碑意義的經典之作。它也邀請我們，在信仰的表層之下尋找，看見每個人、每個事物的神聖之處。 【牧者、學者、靈修輔導、各界成功人士一致推薦】 林思伶／靜宜大學校長 胡國楨／聖博敏神學院教師 黃敏正／天主教台南教區主教 黃懷秋／輔大宗教學系教授 黃大德／香港恒生大學講師 陳南州／基督長老教會牧師 鄒逸蘭／修女暨靈修輔導 嚴任吉／耶穌會神父 梅琳達．蓋茲／前微軟總經理 波諾Bono／搖滾天團U2主唱 孔茂功／美國聖公會首席主教 葛藍伯－麥克遜／美國歸正教會名譽秘書長 克莉絲汀．鮑爾斯／美國CNN政治評論家 蒂莫西．施萊弗／國際特殊奧林匹克運動會主席

An update to the bestselling Falling Upward from Franciscan Father Richard Rohr In the revised and updated edition of Falling Upward, Richard Rohr seeks to help readers come to terms with the two halves of life. In this book, Rohr teaches us that we can’t understand the meaning of "up" until we have fallen "down." More importantly, Rohr describes what "up" can look like in the second half of life. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life in chronological terms, but this book proposes a different paradigm. Spiritual maturity is found "when we begin to pay attention and seek integrity" through a shift from our "outer task" to the "inner task." What looks like falling down can be experienced as falling upward—and is not necessarily connected with aging. This new edition focuses on practical guidance that you can use to live a life of love and meaning in a world of suffering and challenge. Falling Upward is an invitation to living the gospel and a call to ongoing transformation. Gain a spiritual perspective on the "the common sequencing, staging, and direction of life''s arc" and learn how to bring forth your gifts in the second half of life Grapple with difficult feelings, fears, and emotions associated with "great love and great suffering" Learn how we "grow spiritually much more by doing it wrong than by doing it right" Understand why so many of us resist falling into the second half of life Readers of Rohrs previous works and those new to the remarkable teachings of this Franciscan priest will find comfort and inspiration in this guide to lifelong spiritual growth.

Meet Abraham, a man caught in a matrix of violence who has the audacity and faith to challenge the very notion of divine violence. Meet Moses, known for leading people on an external journey through the wilderness, but who also models an inner journey toward wholeness. Meet David, who fulfills the classic archetypes of king, warrior, magician, and lover, but also specializes in love, as should we all. And beside them, you''ll meet Isaiah, John the Baptist, Peter, Paul, Timothy, John, two Josephs, Elijah, and Jesus. This classic work of Richard Rohr--in this new edition--shows how he uses biblical scholarship, reading the Bible psychologically, always looking for the inner dynamics of the developing character. The Bible is doing its intended work when it helps us live consciously and creatively, growing toward the light. Soul Brothers also gives us a window into Richard Rohr''s theology. He is not primarily focused on being religiously correct or theologically fastidious. Rather, he shows how good theology leads us to be more fully human.

“At the heart of this offering is an invitation to be still. Such stillness, however, is not a barren field, devoid of substance. It is a silence replete with beauty. It is what Buddhism refers to as sunyata, the boundlessness that characterizes the truth of existence.” —Mirabai Starr, from the foreword In Silent Compassion: Finding God in Contemplation, Richard Rohr focuses on finding God in the depths of silence. Divine silence is more than the absence of noise; it has a life of its own. We are invited into its living presence to find the wholeness of being and peace it brings. This book will inspire you and show that the peace of contemplation is not something just for monks, mystics, and those divorced from the worries of the world, but rather for all people who can quiet their own mind to listen in the silence. What’s more, this silence can absorb paradoxes, contradictions, and the challenges of life, ultimately connecting us with the great chain of being. While different faiths use different languages and different words, silence can become a common place for all to experience God. In May 2013, the Festival of Faiths conference in Louisville, Kentucky, featured His Holiness the Dalai Lama in an event called “Sacred Silence: Pathway to Compassion.” Richard Rohr was selected as the Christian presence among a small group of “world renowned experts on contemplative practice and compassion.” Others represented Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Silent Compassion curates the Franciscan friar’s talks from that event as well as interviews that place his thoughts in the context of his larger work as founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation. This is an updated and expanded edition of Rohr’s original presentation on the subject.

Frutto di un sapere antichissimo, l''enneagramma è stata una "mappa" utilizzata per secoli da maestri e guide spirituali, come è testimoniato da alcune confraternite sufi già sul finire del Medioevo. Nato per classificare la personalità in nove differenti caratteri psicologici, l''enneagramma può essere definito una "tipologia dinamica", poiché, nonostante riconosca una ricorsività nel comportamento umano, aiuta a individuare percorsi che guidano al pieno sviluppo della propria singolare personalità. Nell''Invito alla lettura Mariolina Ceriotti Migliarese spiega che l''enneagramma «può risultare utile se ci porta a essere curiosi di noi stessi, se ci mette in cammino, e se diventa parte di un percorso di maggiore conoscenza di sé e dell''altro; utile se ci suggerisce che il nostro carattere non è un punto di arrivo fisso e immodificabile, ma al contrario un punto di partenza». Apprezzata da teologi e psicologi in quanto tramite tra spiritualità e psicologia, questa classificazione può favorire la scoperta del "vero Io" e accompagnare verso una maturazione tanto umana quanto spirituale.

Discover the hidden connections between Scripture and your own spiritual life. In Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, Franciscan friar and bestselling author Richard Rohr lays out his case for a view of the Bible as a living text that can transform your way of seeing the world. This companion to Things Hidden offers a way for you to delve even deeper into a vibrant relationship with God through Scripture. The purpose of this guide is threefold: To allow you to reflect on the major themes running through the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures To learn and engage in Christian contemplative practices that deepen those reflections To set intentions for becoming a more loving and engaged presence in the world. Questions for journaling and reflection, meditation prompts, and prayer practices encourage you to focus on both action and contemplation. Through these concrete lessons in linking Scripture and spirituality, you can find personal meaning in Fr. Richard’s many insights. The guide also contains detailed suggestions for adapting the material for small groups, offering a way for faith communities to grow together in their understanding and appreciation of the Bible.

When Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God, he was talking about an utterly different way of relating to human society as we know it. Discover a transformative understanding of faith in Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount by acclaimed spiritual leader and Franciscan priest Richard Rohr. In this updated edition of Jesus’ Plan for a New World, Rohr explores the implications of Christ’s best-known teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, offering a fresh perspective on what it means for Christian life today. Through his insightful analysis and commentary, Rohr explains the historical and cultural context of each of these Bible verses, shedding light on the revolutionary nature of Jesus’ blueprint for an alternative way of being. From the Beatitudes to overturning conventional wisdom and challenging traditional power structures, this paperback book provides guidance and inspiration for those seeking the true heart of their faith. The enlightening book offers a new way of understanding and living as a Christian woman or man, according to the teachings of Jesus. Whether you are a long-time follower of Jesus, a knowledge truth seeker, or are just beginning to study his religious sermons, Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount offers a clear yet challenging look at the vision presented by the holy Jesus. Gain a transformative understanding of his preaching and embark on a spiritual journey toward a complete relationship with the Kingdom of God.

Das neue Buch vom Bestsellerautor und großen spirituellen Lehrer Richard Rohr In seinem Buch »Alles trägt den einen Namen« erschließt Richard Rohr die Grundlagen eines Glaubens, der die Wirklichkeit und das Wirken Gottes in allen Dingen findet. Wie dieser Glaube zu einer aktiven, Leben fördernden Praxis wird, zeigt er zusammen mit Patrick Boland in diesem Werk. Es bietet 40 Übungen, die sich auf Gedanken und Ideen aus »Alles trägt den einen Namen« beziehen und zeigen, wie der gedachte Glaube zu eine erfahrenen Lebenswirklichkeit werden kann. Ein Buch für ein Leben, das das Göttliche in allen Dingen findet und erfährt!

Over the course of these daily meditations, we will follow the trajectory of life from innocent beginning, through inevitable brokenness, to putting everything back together, through ripening into union--with self, God, the world, and others.

There are a number of misconceptions about the Bible. Many look at it as information only, but what they are missing is the key – the Bible is about transformation. World renowned author Richard Rohr invites you to revisit the Bible to experience the Scripture as spirituality. This can help your relationship with God evolve into something more meaningful and fulfilling. This book will help you discover how reading the Bible and understanding it in a new way can change your life. “Only when the two come together, inner and outer authority, do we have true spiritual wisdom. We have for too long insisted on outer authority alone, without any teachings of prayer, inner journey and maturing consciousness. The results for the world and for religion have been disastrous…I offer these reflections to again unite what should have been separated: Sacred Scripture and Christian Spirituality.” – from the introduction. This spiritual companion unearths the Bible’s take on morality, power, wisdom, and the generosity of God in a way that demands a life-changing response from believers. It illustrates the Biblical God as full of grace and abundance, and who calls us to be fully alive in a world full of scarcity, judgement, and fear. Rohr’s intention is to revitalize your relationship with the Bible and leave you feeling hopeful, fulfilled, and better able to embody a Christ-based spirituality. This in turn will help you to change how you treat yourself, others, and the world.

Falen als basis voor blijvende spirituele groei en een inhoudsvoller leven.

After its first, successful and award winning book series of homilies and reflections for the three liturgical cycles, Clear Faith Publishing is thrilled to continue publishing its new series! So, once again, some of the finest homilists come together to build a new compilation of homilies and reflections, continuing with Cycle C of the Liturgical Year. Thirsty, and You Gave Me Drink breaks open the Sunday and Feast Day readings in order to provide insight, warmth, humor and spiritual food for the reader. Under the moniker Homilists for the Homeless, the gift of these preachers makes it possible for proceeds from the sale of every book to go toward charities that give drink to those who thirst.

UN PEQUEÑO PERO PODEROSO LIBRO QUE NOS ALIENTA A RESISTIR EL MAL Y A TENDERNOS LA MANO UNOS A OTROS EN AMOR. En este libro pequeño pero magistralmente elaborado, Richard Rohr aborda lo que el cristianismo considera como las tres fuentes tradicionales del mal –el mundo, la carne y el diablo–, para animarnos a mirar más allá de nuestras fallas morales personales y darnos principios para resistir el mal en una escala más amplia. Al explorar cómo el cristianismo se ha centrado casi exclusivamente en la maldad individual, o los pecados de la carne, Rohr ofrece una interpretación apasionante de las enseñanzas de Jesús y los escritos del apóstol Pablo para mostrar cuán vital es que también comprendamos el mal del mundo y al diablo, a menudo sutiles y bien disfrazados. Este libro no ofrece soluciones fáciles. Sin embargo, tras destilar hábilmente medio siglo de enseñanza y predicación, El mundo, la carne y el Diablo : ¿Qué hacemos con el asunto del mal? te dejará con una mayor comprensión del mal y de su rol en los problemas sociales de nuestro tiempo, y estarás mejor equipado para reconocerlo y combatirlo. Con su sabiduría y compasión características, Rohr nos ofrece principios para resistir los males sociales que impregnan nuestras vidas, de los que todos somos cómplices, a través de la contemplación cristiana y de acercarnos unos a otros en amor.

In his bestselling book Breathing Under Water, Richard Rohr casts a vision for finding healing and true fulfillment by facing your dependencies head-on. Now his companion journal provides the tools to help you go deeper into both the source and solution for the dependencies unique to your own life.

In this companion to The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr and Patrick Boland offer forty reflections and practices exploring what it means to live “in Christ.” In his landmark book The Universal Christ, Richard Rohr articulated a transformative view of what it means to recognize Jesus as “Christ”—as a portrait of God’s constant, unfolding work in the world. Now, in partnership with Patrick Boland, a psychotherapist and member of Rohr’s Center for Action and Contemplation community, he invites readers to engage with the themes of the book through spiritual practice. Each reflection in this book draws on a key passage of The Universal Christ, paired with prayers, journal prompts, and embodied exercises that invite readers into a more personal encounter with the truth that the presence and compassion of the Christ are in every thing. Whether read daily for the season of Lent or explored over the course of a year, Every Thing Is Sacred is a hope-filled journey into the love at the heart of all things.

Edición 2021 con traducción revisada, Prefacio de Brian McLaren y nuevo Epílogo del autor. BESTSELLER DEL NEW YORK TIMES - DE UNO DE LOS PENSADORES ESPIRITUALES MÁS INFLUYENTES DEL MUNDO, UN LIBRO LARGAMENTE ESPERADO QUE EXPLORA LO QUE SIGNIFICA QUE JESÚS HAYA SIDO LLAMADO "CRISTO", Y COMO ESTA VERDAD OLVIDADA PUEDE RESTAURAR LA ESPERANZA Y EL SENTIDO DE NUESTRAS VIDAS. En sus ya décadas como profesor reconocido mundialmente, Richard Rohr ha ayudado a millones de personas a darse cuenta qué es lo que está en juego en materia de fe y espiritualidad. Aun así, Rohr nunca ha escrito sobre el tema más perenne en el Cristianismo: Jesús. La mayoría sabe quien fue Jesús, pero ¿quién fue Cristo? ¿Es esta palabra simplemente el apellido de Jesús? Con demasiada frecuencia, escribe Rohr, nuestras comprensiones han sido limitadas por la cultura, los debates religiosos, y la tendencia humana a ponernos a nosotros mismos en el centro. Recurriendo a las escrituras, la historia, y a la práctica espiritual, Rohr articula una visión transformadora de Jesucristo como un retrato de la obra constante y en desarrollo de Dios en el mundo. "Dios ama a las cosas convirtiéndose en ellas" -escribe-, y la vida de Jesús fue destinada a declarar que la humanidad nunca estuvo separada de Dios -excepto por su propia elección negativa. Cuando recuperamos esta verdad fundamental, la fe se vuelve menos acerca de probar que Jesús fue Dios, y más acerca de aprender a reconocer que la presencia del Creador está a nuestro alrededor, y en todos los que conocemos.

ufeffIn this small but masterly-crafted book, Richard Rohr addresses what Christianity views as the three traditional sources of evil - the world, the flesh and the devil - to encourage us to look beyond our personal moral failings and give us principles for resisting evil on a wider scale. Exploring how Christianity has focused almost exclusively on individual evil, or the sins of the flesh, he offers a gripping interpretation of Jesus'' teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle to show how vital it is that we also understand the often subtle and well-disguised evil of the world and the devil. This book offers no easy solutions. Yet, skilfully distilling half a century of teaching and preaching, The World, the Flesh and the Devil will leave you with a greater understanding of evil and its role in the social issues of our time, and better equipped to recognise and fight it. With his characteristic wisdom and compassion, Rohr offers us principles for resisting the social evils pervading our lives, in which we are all complicit, through Christian contemplation and by reaching out to one another in love.

“Order, by itself, normally wants to eliminate any disorder and diversity creating a narrow and cognitive rigidity in both people and systems. Disorder, by itself, closes us off from any primal union, meaning, and eventually even sanity in people and systems. Reorder, or transformation of people and systems, happens when both are seen to work together” – from the preface. Through time, a universal pattern can be found in all societies, spiritualities, and philosophies. We see it in the changing seasons, the stories of Scripture in the Bible, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the rise and fall of civilizations, and even personally in our lives. In this updated version of one of his earliest books, Father Richard Rohr clearly illuminates how understanding and embracing this pattern can give us hope in difficult times and the courage to push through disorganization and even great chaos to find a new way of being in the world. “We are indeed ''saved'' by knowing and surrendering to this universal pattern of reality. Knowing the full pattern allows us to let go of our first order, trust the disorder, and, sometimes even hardest of all—to trust the new reorder. Three big leaps of faith for all of us, and each of a different character.” —from the introduction.

Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved of all saints. Both traditional and entirely revolutionary, he was a paradox. He was at once down to earth and reaching toward heaven, grounded in the rich history of the Church while moving toward a new understanding of the world beyond. Globally recognized as an ecumenical teacher, Richard Rohr started out—and remains—a Franciscan friar. The loving, inclusive life and preaching of Francis of Assisi make him a recognizable and beloved saint across many faith traditions. He was, as Rohr notes, “a master of ‘making room for it’ and letting go of that which was tired or empty.” Francis found an “alternative way” to follow Jesus, one that disregarded power and privilege and held fast to the narrow path of the Gospel. Rohr helps us look beyond the birdbath image of the saint to remind us of the long tradition founded on his revolutionary, radical, and life-changing embrace of the teachings of Jesus. Rohr draws on Scripture, insights from psychology, and literary and artistic references, to weave together an understanding of the tradition as first practiced by St. Francis. Rohr shows how his own innovative theology is firmly grounded in the life and teaching of this great saint and provides a perspective on how his alternative path to the divine can deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. The audio edition of this book can be downloaded via Audible.

Em seus vários anos como professor, reconhecido mundialmente, Richard Rohr ajudou milhões a perceberem o que está em jogo em questões de fé e espiritualidade. No entanto, Rohr nunca escreveu sobre o tópico mais discutido no cristianismo: Jesus. A maioria sabe quem foi Jesus, mas quem foi Cristo? A palavra é simplesmente o sobrenome de Jesus? Rohr escreve com muita frequência que nossos entendimentos foram limitados pela cultura, pelo debate religioso e pela tendência humana de nos colocar no centro. Com base nas escrituras, na história e na prática espiritual, Rohr articula uma visão transformadora de Jesus Cristo como um retrato do trabalho constante e desdobrado de Deus no mundo. "Deus ama as coisas ao se tornar elas", escreve ele, e a vida de Jesus deveria declarar que a humanidade nunca esteve separada de Deus – exceto por sua própria escolha negativa. Quando recuperamos essa verdade fundamental, a fé se torna menos em provar que Jesus era Deus e mais em aprender a reconhecer a presença do Criador ao nosso redor e em todos que encontramos. Instigante, prático e cheio de profunda esperança e visão, O Cristo Universal é um livro de referência de um dos escritores espirituais mais amados. É um convite para contemplar como Deus liberta e ama tudo o que é.

Was wäre, wenn der Name „Christus“ die transzendente Wirklichkeit in allen Dingen bezeichnete? Wenn dieser Name den Horizont benennt, in dem wir sind und auf den wir uns zubewegen? Wenn er eine Erkenntnis zum Ausdruck bringt, in dem alle Dualismen, Bewertungen und Unterscheidungen überwunden sind und der Mensch zur Einheit mit sich selbst, mit anderen und mit der Schöpfung findet? Was wäre, wenn der Name „Christus“ eine lebensverwandelnde Wahrheit für alle Menschen - ob religiös oder nicht – benennt? In diesem Buch erschließt Richard Rohr auf eine völlig neue Weise, was es heißt, von Jesus als dem Christus zu sprechen. In der Geschichte des Christentums und der Welt, im Gespräch mit Psychologen und spirituellen Lehrern vieler Traditionen und – vor allem – in der Bibel entdeckt der berühmte spirituelle Lehrer die Gründe, die ihn zu einem neuen Verständnis der Bedeutung des Jesus von Nazareth führen. Ein Buch, das das Christentum in einer nachchristlichen Welt neu begründet als eine Religion für alle, die sich nach einer besseren Welt sehnen und danach handeln wollen.

Richard Rohr invita a los lectores a no sólo prepararse para el nacimiento de Jesús el día de Navidad, sino para la venida del Cristo cósmico, quien nos trae el verdadero reino del cielo a la tierra. Se ofrece un listado de las lecturas diarias de las Sagradas Escrituras y se incluyen además preguntas para la reflexión.

Een spiritueel-theologische studie over de Tegenwoordigheid van God. Richard Rohr komt in het radicaal theologische boek ‘Het Christus mysterie’ met een voor westerse christenen prikkelende stelling over de naam Jezus Christus. De betekenis van het woord Christus is niet (zoals velen denken) de achternaam of eretitel van Jezus, maar een aanduiding die veel universeler en verstrekkender is dan slechts horend bij de man uit Nazaret. Voor wie deze fundamentele waarheid ontdekt, wordt het christelijk geloof veel meer dan de belijdenis dat Jezus God is. Je leert zien dat God zijn hele schepping doordringt en overal om ons heen aanwezig is. Hij is te ontmoeten in iedereen die je tegenkomt. De franciscaan Richard Rohr verbindt de kloosterspiritualiteit en mystiek met grote thema’s. Eerder schreef hij ‘De goddelijke dans’. ‘Rohr ziet Christus overal, en niet alleen in mensen.’ – Bono

“Timeless wisdom for life from one of the great spiritual masters of our age.”—James Martin, S.J., author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage The beloved author of The Return of the Prodigal Son offers an inspirational and compelling case for why Christianity is still relevant, beautiful, intelligent, and necessary in our modern world. At one of the lowest points in Henri Nouwen’s life, he gave a series of lectures on the importance of following Jesus in an age of anxiety. Drawn from those talks, Following Jesus reveals the deep turmoil and sometimes turbulent inner life of a man who has become an icon of compassion and vulnerability for Christians and non-Christians alike. He writes eloquently about calling and purpose, fear and hope, and he explains why, with so many choices available to the twenty-first-century seeker, including atheism and secularism, the greatest reward for those looking for fulfillment is to choose belief in God. Along the way he offers warm, insightful, and practical spiritual habits to help readers navigate the narrow, sometimes arduous, but ultimately gratifying road of conviction and faith. Praise for Following Jesus “Few writers have influenced me more than Henri Nouwen. These newly published lectures offer fresh and timely insights amid the familiar cadences of Nouwen’s prose, written from a place of deep anxiety but even deeper hope.”—John Inazu, professor of political science, Washington University in St. Louis, author of Confident Pluralism “In Following Jesus, beloved pastor and spiritual mentor Henri Nouwen guides the reader on the journey he has traveled as a follower of Jesus. Without minimizing the anxieties, fears, and brokenness that touch down in every reader’s story, Nouwen gently leads the way into a life that centers on Jesus and engulfs the follower with God’s love, a sense of belonging, and a purpose that endures. Truly a wise and welcome word for anyone in this age of anxiety.”—Carolyn Custis James, author of Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women and Finding God in the Margins