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English
Paperback.

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting
The Return of the Prodigal Son
catapulted Henri Nouwen into a long spiritual adventure.
In his highly-acclaimed book of the same title
he shares the deeply personal meditation that led him to discover the place within which God has chosen to dwell.
This Lent course
which has been adapted from the book
helps us to reflect on the meaning of the parable for our own lives.

Divided into five sessions
the course moves through the parable exploring our reaction to the story: the younger son's leaving and return
the father's restoration of sonship
the elder son's resentment and the father's compassion.
All of us who have experienced loneliness
dejection
jealousy or anger will respond to the persistent themes of homecoming
affirmation and reconciliation.
Each session contained on the CD includes extracts from the book by Henri Nouwen
and background information about Henri Nouwen's life
as well as suggestions for reflection.
Notes for Group Leaders and written questions for group discussion are also included in the enclosed booklet.