I've finally obtained a copy of this long sought for book. I loved Fr. Nouwen's "the return of the prodigal son - a story of homecoming" and have heard that this book is just as good....cant wait !
The Wounded Healer
In this hope filled and profoundly simple book, Nouwen offers a radically fresh interpretation of modern ministry.
Here he inspires devoted men and women who want to be of service in their church or community, but have found the traditional ways of ministry alienating and ineffective.
According to Nouwen, ministers are called to identify the suffering in their own hearts and make that re cognition the starting point of their service.
For Nouwen, ministers must be willing to go beyond their professional, somewhat aloof role and leave themselves open as fellow human beings with the same wounds and suffering as those they serve. In other words, we heal from our wounds.
"...pages is a sense of spiritual depth. It is a book to give hope, renewed confidence and vision to the faltering will of the minister. Nouwen has stood in his shoes and speaks from a depth of insight and compassion"
"...describes a style of ministry desperately needed by all of us in the churches. Since we all minister to each other, the books is well recommended to those beyond the ranks of professional clergy....."
marie
"He who followeth Me, walketh not in darkness." sayeth the Lord
