Henri Nouwen shares his experience during his seven-month stay in a Trappist monastery, following his own spiritual quest, examining key issues of the spiritual life, and describing the cloistered world. Henri Nouwen connects to every Christian as he struggles with his own selfishness and to truly look into his heart once all of the distractions have been taken away. His daily journal of his time at the monestary honestly reveals his successes and struggles as he strives to give himself completely to God. His struggle will draw you into his story but you will soon discover that his struggles are your own. ; 224 pages; 2 currently in stock;

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