Henri Nouwen Legacy



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This website is dedicated to promote the enduring legacy of Henri Nouwen, one of the greatest spiritual writers of the last century. It is owned and managed by Wil Hernandez whose Ph.D. dissertation work focused upon the study of Nouwen's counterintuitive and countercultural brand of spirituality.
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"Henri Nouwen & the Spiritual Polarities of Our Journey"
Lecture
Jan. 27 (Fri. - 8:30am - 12:00 pm)
Asian Theological Seminary (Chapel)
Quezon City, Philippines
"Embracing Tension: Henri Nouwen and the Reality of Our Journey"
Lecture/Workshop
Jan. 28 (Sat. - 8:30am - 3:00 pm)
International Graduate School of Leadership
Quezon City, Philippines


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Past Events

This section provides information and links to Nouwen-related past events and activities that Wil Hernandez is directly or indirectly involved in. The quarterly calendar will be updated periodically as soon as more information details and facts become available.



---------- Spring 2011 ----------


April


Finding Our Way Home
(The Prodigal & Forgiveness)

A Weekend Retreat
 

Date: April 1-3, 2011
Time: 5:00 pm (Fri.) – 1:00 pm (Sun.)
Location: Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale, AZ
Fee with meals: $ 130 (Commuter)
With lodging: $ 215 (Single) / $165 (Shared)
For more info: call 480-948-7460 ext. 157
http://www/thecasa.org DONE!



Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection
Sunday Evening Lenten Series
 

Date: April 3, 10, 17, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm (Sundays)
Location: Various Churches, South Pasadena, CA
Note: Hosted by the South Pasadena Ecumenical Clergy Group
For more info: call 626-403-6116 (Frank) or email fponnet@holyfamily.org DONE!



Lenten Journey with Henri Nouwen as Guide
A Palm Sunday Retreat
 

Date: April 17, 2011
Time: (2:00 pm -7:00 pm (Sunday)
Location: Mater Dolorosa Passionist Retreat Center, Sierra Madre, CA
Fee: $ 60 (with Dinner)
For more info: wil@nouwenlegacy.com (626-318-6696)
http://www.nouwenlegacy.com
See downloadable fliers for details. Click here. DONE!



Henri Nouwen & Spiritual Polarities
Focus: Presence/Absence

A One-Day Retreat/Workshop
Second of a Three-Part Series
 

Date: April 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (Saturday.)
Location: Cathedral Center of St. Paul of the Diocese of L.A., Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
For more info: wil@nouwenlegacy.com (626-318-6696)
Note: Co-hosted with St. James Episcopal Church
http://www.sjcsp.org
See downloadable fliers for details. Click here. DONE!



Henri Nouwen and the Compassionate Life
A Free Public Event (Opening Night of SDI)
Featuring: Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ
 

Date: April 27, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm (Thursday)
Location: Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, Atlanta, GA
For more info: http://educationalevents.org/location
Sponsored by Spiritual Directors International (SDI) DONE!

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March


SFL 670 - The Life & Work of Henri Nouwen
(Focus: His Integrated Spiritual Journey)

An Eight-Week Online Course
 

Date: March 1-27, 2011
Location: Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI DONE!



Henri Nouwen: A Spirituality of Imperfection
Sunday Evening Lenten Series
 

Date: March 13, 20, 27, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm (Sundays)
Location: Various Churches, South Pasadena, CA
Note: Hosted by the South Pasadena Ecumenical Clergy Group
For more info: call 626-403-6116 (Frank) or email fponnet@holyfamily.org
See downloadable fliers for details. Click here. DONE!



Henri Nouwen's Spiritual Accompaniment Principles
Louisiana Spiritual Directors 2011 Annual Conference
 

Date: March 14, 16, 2011
Location: St. Charles Spirituality Center, Lake Charles, Louisiana
For more info: http://www.louisianaspiritualdirectors.org DONE!



Henri Nouwen & Spiritual Polarities
Focus: Self-Owning/Self-Giving

A One-Day Retreat/Workshop
First of a Three-Part Series
 

Date: March 26, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (Saturday)
Location: Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden, Arcadia, CA
For more info: wil@nouwenlegacy.com (626-318-6696)
See downloadable fliers for details. Click here. DONE!

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---------- Winter 2011 ----------


February


SFL 670 - The Life & Work of Henri Nouwen
(Focus: His Integrated Spiritual Journey)

An Eight-Week Online Course
 

Date: February 1-28, 2011
Location: Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI
Note: This is for the Cohort students who are part of the MA in Spiritual Formation & Leadership online program of SAU
For more info: http://www.arbor.edu/edu_channelProgramDetail.aspx?id=41824 DONE!



Henri Nouwen & Spiritual Polarities
Focus: Woundedness/Healing

A One-Day Retreat/Workshop
First of a Three-Part Series
 

Date: February 26, 2011
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (Saturday.)
Location: Cathedral Center of St. Paul of the Diocese of L.A., Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
For more info: wil@nouwenlegacy.com (626-318-6696)
Note: Co-hosted with St. James Episcopal Church
See downloadable fliers for details. Click here. DONE!

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January


Seizing the Present Moment: Henri Nouwen's Trilogy of Presence
A Spiritual Fitness Conference
 

Date: January 29, 2011
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 am (Saturday)
Location: Mission Valley Free Methodist Church, San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA
Note: Call 626-289-4142 or email gracemats@aol.com DONE!

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