Title: The Return of the Prodigal Son
First published: 1992
Description: 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 the powerful Gospel story, Henri Nouwen probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son's return, the father's restoration of sonship, the elder son's vengefulness, and the father's compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes the powerful drama of the parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. The themes of homecoming, affirmation, and reconciliation will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The challenge to love as the father and be loved as the son will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and here represented with a vigor and power fresh for our times"--Back cover.
Subjects: Spiritual life, Catholic Church, Prodigal son (Parable), Parables, Vida espiritual, Hijo pródigo (Parábola), Autores católicos, Return of the prodigal son (Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn), Vida religiosa, Discipling (christianity), Spiritual life, catholic church, Rembrandt harmenszoon van rijn, 1606-1669
People: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669), Henri J. M. Nouwen, Jesus Christ, Henri, J. M. Nouwen