A Cry for Mercy

Prayers from the Genesee

Henri J. M. Nouwen

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Titles Supplied by Rainbow Book Agencies
15 August 2014

Christian spirituality & religious experience

A reissue of one of Henri Nouwen's most powerful and most personal books- prayers that ""reveal a fearful heart, a cry for mercy, rays of hope, the power of the Spirit, the needs of the world, and finally gratitude.""

In his continuing search for a deeper understanding of the spiritual life, Henri Nouwen traveled twice to the Trappist monastery in the Genesee Valley of upstate New York. His first visit inspired The Genesee Diary, a moving account of his daily experiences and of contemporary monastic life. When he returned five years later, the familiar, comfortable daily rhythms of the contemplative life led him to concentrate his attention on meditation. He disciplined himself to write a prayer each day, an endeavor that became this extraordinary book.

In these daily prayers, Father Nouwen confronts his own inner chaos as he tries to create a space in his heart where God can dwell. Powerful, searching, and painfully honest, Nouwen's prayers, confessions, and petitions point to the final goal of all spiritual life- to live unceasingly in the presence of God. Like The Wounded Healer and The Return of the Prodigal Son, A Cry for Mercy is filled with freshness and insight. It speaks directly to the contemporary Christian's need for a meaningful spirituality, a disciplined inner life, and a real sense of the divine presence in everyday life.

By: Henri J. M. Nouwen
Imprint: Titles Supplied by Rainbow Book Agencies
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 209mm, Width: 139mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 148g
ISBN: 9780385503891
ISBN 10: 038550389X
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 August 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

HENRI J.M. NOUWEN (1932-1996), a Catholic priest, taught at several theological institutions and universities in his native country of The Netherlands and the United States, and spent his last years as a teacher and minister at L'Arche Daybreak Community, a home for people with mental and physical disabilities in Toronto, Canada. He wrote many books on the spiritual life, including Reaching Out, The Wounded Healer, and The Return of the Prodigal Son.

Reviews for A Cry for Mercy: Prayers from the Genesee

These contemporary prayers speak powerfully of one man' s search for a closer relationship with the God: Yet his struggles and trials are familiar to all who seek God. Father Nouwen' s prayers easily become our own. - Spiritual Book News <br> Reminiscent of some of the meditations and prayers of Thomas a Kempis in Imitation of Christ. Very personal, mystical, and yet intensely <br>practical intercessions. A useful tool for personal reflection and meditation. - The Banner