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Reaching out: the three movements of the spiritual life

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Nouwen views our spiritual "ascent" as evolving in three movements. The first, from loneliness to solitude, focuses on the spiritual life as it relates to the experience of our own selves. The second, from hostility to hospitality, deals with our spiritual life as a life for others. The final movement, from illusion to prayer, offers penetrating thoughts on the most mysterious relationship of all: our relationship to God. Throughout, Nouwen emphasizes that the more we understand (and not simply deny) our inner struggles, the more fully we will be able to embrace a prayerful and genuine life that is also open to others' need..,

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248.482 NOU t

Publisher

New York : Doubleday., 1966

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165p.; 21 cm.

Language

English

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0-385-23682-4

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248.482

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CHRISTIAN LIFE - CATHOLICS

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