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Henri Nouwen A Spirituality of Imperfection Wil Hernandez As a spiritual icon, Henri Nouwen continues to exert a powerful influence on America’s religious landscape. In this important new book,Wil Hernandez reveals that in the dynamics of Nouwen’s spiritual formation and lived spirituality, integration and imperfection could coexist. By describing, analyzing, and synthesizing Nouwen’s writings, the author shows how Nouwen’s integrative pursuit of the spiritual life and its formation—one that weaves spirituality with psychology, ministry, and theology in a seamless fashion—is both fueled and tempered by his own experience of imperfection. HENRI NOUWEN: A SPIRITUALITY OF IMPERFECTION vividly portrays a counterintuitive and countercultural “brand” of spirituality in which the journey to perfection is through the sobering realities of imperfection. |
“Wil Hernandez has developed a way of understanding the many facets of Nouwen in a clear and integrative way around the theme of imperfection. A Spirituality of Imperfection needs to be read … by … a new generation that needs to discover the authentic spirituality of this brilliant … Dutch priest …” —Dr. Richard Peace, professor of evangelism and spiritual formation, Fuller Theological Seminary |
“Wil Hernandez not only thoughtfully captures the essence of Henri Nouwen’s ‘way’ as professor, pastor, and minister, but also introduces us to Henri’s personal, spiritual journey. For the future of ministry in the Church, this work is pedagogy to instruct, and inspiration to live.” —Sue Mosteller, C.S.J., literary executrix of the Nouwen Legacy |
“Wil Hernandez’s offering to the global faith community is a Spirit-infused guidebook for renewal of our faith, of our lives, and our serving the world together in Jesus’ name.” —Rev. Dr. Ken Fong, senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles |
“Wil Hernandez shows us that to be with Henri Nowen in the classroom, in spiritual direction, or in the midst of a march for peace, was to encounter a holy imperfection. This book leads us into the center of that imperfection, helping us trace not only the complex contours of Henri's heart, but the contours of our own, as well.” —Andrew Dreitcer, Ph.D., director of spiritual formation, Claremont School of Theology |
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Wil Hernandez, Ph.D., works for The Leadership Institute in Southern California in partnership with the Denver-based Spiritual Formation Alliance. He also serves as the Director of Community Formation at Evergreen Baptist Church of L.A. In addition, he teaches a course on the spirituality of Henri Nouwen at Fuller Theological Seminary and at the Center for Religion and Spirituality at Loyola Marymount University - Please visit his website - .www.nouwenlegacy.com |