Henri J.M. Nouwen was a Dutch-born Catholic priest, professor, psychologist, and beloved spiritual writer whose work has inspired millions of readers around the world. After teaching at the University of Notre Dame, Yale University, and Harvard University, he left academia to join the L'Arche Daybreak community in Canada, where he served alongside adults with intellectual disabilities.
Known for his honesty, vulnerability, and deep spiritual insight, Henri was the author of thirty-nine books, including The Return of the Prodigal Son, The Wounded Healer, Life of the Beloved, The Inner Voice of Love, and In the Name of Jesus. His works have been translated into more than thirty-five languages, and his enduring spiritual legacy continues to touch readers through new publications drawn from his archives.
