The Selfless Way of Christ: Downward Mobility and the Spiritual Life
- ISBN-10
- 157075943X
- ISBN-13
- 9781570759437
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-10
- Publisher
- Orbis Books
- Author
- Henri Nouwen
Description
"When I first came across Nouwen's phase 'downward mobility, ' it struck me as radical, counterintuitive, and profoundly true. His reminder of Jesus' message goes against nearly everything in modern life, but ignoring it has led to most of the urgent problems we now face: global warming, poverty, and a deep sense of alienation. Perhaps it is not too late to change, and Henri Nouwen has shown the way." Philip Yancy In this short work, Henri Nouwen offers a penetrating reflection on the challenge of the spiritual life, especially the call to imitate Christ's example of "downward mobility." Illustrated with drawings by Vincent van Gogh, The Selfless Way of Christ is an inspiring guide for ministers and everyone walking the path of discipleship.
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