My Sister My Brother

With the simplicity and honesty for which Nouwen is known, he describes his many insights and experiences of living with and caring for his fellow Christians. Nouwen found that a common life where Christians support, affirm, and encourage one another brought him into a more profound awareness of Christ's presence, both in himself and in the world. This book includes Nouwen's thoughts on the mystery of the Eucharist, the disciplines we need to live a common life, and the strength and gifts we discover in one another. A great inspiration for all Christians seeking to live out their life in Christ with other believers.

Throughout his life, the restless spirit of Henri Nouwen roamed in many places seeking the relationships that would give him intimacy and peace until his early death brought him to the source of all communion. These spiritual writings will speak vividly of that journey to all who seek the face of the living God.-Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago

Henri reveals how the weak and the vulnerable are prophetic. If we welcome them, they call us to community and lead us to Jesus.-Jean Vanier, Founder, L'Arche community

Henri J. M. Nouwen, the internationally renowned priest and author, respected professor, and beloved pastor, wrote over forty books on the spiritual life. More than two million copies of his books have been sold and have been translated into twenty-two languages. Following a life serving as a priest, teaching, and living with those who needed him most, Henri Nouwen died suddenly on September 21, 1996, and is buried in King City, Ontario.