November 2011

"Henri Nouwen: Befriending Tension" (Weekend Retreat)
Saint Andrew's Abbey, Valyermo, California
November 4-6, 2011

September 2011

Henri Nouwen One-Day Retreat
Victory Noll Center, Huntington, IN
September 17, 2011

August 2011

"Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities"
Weekend Retreat at Pecos Benedictine Abbey, New Mexico
August 19-21, 2011

July 2011

An Intimate Weekend Retreat at Serra in Malibu
"Henri Nouwen and Spiritual Polarities"
July 22-24, 2011

 

SOULfeast Conference at Lake Junaluska, Asheville, NC
Sponsored by Upper Room Ministries
(July 10-14, 2011)

April 2011

"Henri Nouwen and the Compassionate Life" Presentation
Spiritual Directors International Opening Night (April 28, 2011)
with Wil Hernandez and Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ

 

January 2011

Expecting a Surprise

Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear or feel it when it comes to us, Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy. It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.

- Henri Nouwen (Bread for the Journey)

As we all greet 2011 together, may we have an expectant heart, eager to welcome whatever surprises God may have in store for us. Happy New Year!

I've listed some Nouwen events I'll be involved in for the year 2011 (see Events). If you happen to be near an area where an event is taking place, do check it out and hopefully you can participate. Thank you for your interest in the propagation of Nouwen's enduring legacy.

For a sneak preview of the 2011 Nouwen Events, click on my New Year Welcome Email here.