{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-heart-connecting-with-god-through-prayer-wisdom-and-silence-paperback","title":"The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God Through Prayer, Wisdom, and Silence - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenri J. M. Nouwen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince its first publication, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e has helped millions of men and women cast off the anger and greed that trouble the world--and find love, compassion, and peace in the heart of God.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Inspired by the ancient teachings of St. Anthony and the Desert Fathers, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e clears before us a spiritual path consisting of three stepping-stones: Solitude (learning not to be alone but to be alone with God); Silence (the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept alive); and Prayer (standing in the presence of God with the mind in the heart). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Distinguished theologian Henri Nouwen brilliantly illuminates each of these disciplines. In reflections that are beautifully clear and practical, as uplifting on the fourth reading as on the first, he helps us separate the wheat from the chaff in our spiritual lives-and reconnects us with what truly matters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Within this one small book lies the most relevant and inspiring challenge that we shall ever face: to surrender the compulsive noise of the world for the way of the heart that leads us to God.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince it was first published more than twenty years ago, \"The Way of the Heart has helped millions of men and women cast off the anger and greed that trouble the world-and find love, compassion, and peace in the heart of God. \u003cbr\u003eInspired by the ancient teachings of St. Anthony and the Desert Fathers, \"The Way of the Heart clears before us a spiritual path consisting of three stepping-stones: Solitude (learning not to be alone but to be alone with God); Silence (the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept alive); and Prayer (standing in the presence of God with the mind in the heart). \u003cbr\u003eDistinguished theologian Henri Nouwen brilliantly illuminates each of these disciplines. In reflections that are beautifully clear and practical, as uplifting on the fourth reading as on the first, he helps us separate the wheat from the chaff in our spiritual lives-and reconnects us with what truly matters. \u003cbr\u003eWithin this one small book lies the most relevant and inspiring challenge that we shall ever face: to surrender the compulsive noise of the world for the way of the heart that leads us to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenri J. M. Nouwen\u003c\/b\u003e has found a wide receptive audience to his books on modern spirituality. He was a teacher of pastoral theology at Notre Dame, the Yale Divinity School and at Harvard University. He was also a frequent visitor and \"family brother\" at the Abbey of the Genesee in upstate New York. His many books include \u003ci\u003eThe Return of the Prodigal Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eReaching Out\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eClowning in Rome\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWith Open Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaking All Things New\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOut of Solitude\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Genesee Diary\u003c\/i\u003e. He died in his native Netherlands in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 7.22 x 5.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966841913645,"sku":"9780345463357","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/enVEZlpXWXQwK2dJcGVGSW1TWWhGdz09.webp?v=1775539296","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-way-of-the-heart-connecting-with-god-through-prayer-wisdom-and-silence-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}