
The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition

You prepare a table before me in the presence of all my fears; you bless me with oil my cup overflows.
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
When we freely allow fear to dominate and change us, we live in misery far from our home of unconditional love.
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
Fear consumes me and prevents me following my inner aspirations to love and be loved.
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
When panic dominates my horizons I always anticipate the worst.
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
Everything we have is on loan. Our homes, businesses, rivers, closest relationship, bodies, and experiences, everything we have is ours in trust, and must be returned at the end of our use of it. As trustees we have the highest and strictest requirements of fiduciary duty: to use nothing for our sole benefit; to manage prudently; and to return that
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Soul of Christ sanctify me Body of Christ save me Blood of Christ inebriate me Water from the side of Christ wash me Passion of Christ strengthen me
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
Now I’m working to adopt the practice of speaking directly and often to the God-Spirit living within me.
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
“home on the way home.”
Henri J. M. Nouwen • The Return of the Prodigal Son Anniversary Edition
Try not to fear the silence and wait with stillness for your heart to articulate the deep stirrings within.