Welcome to Reading Henri:
Reflect, Connect, Grow
An Online Spiritual Exploration of
Letters to Marc About Jesus: Living a Spiritual Life in a Material World
This November, the Henri Nouwen Society Spiritual Reading Group will turn to Letters to Marc About Jesus, a deeply personal and heartfelt collection of reflections in which Henri shares his insights on following Christ with honesty, courage, and love. Written as letters to his dear friend Marc, these pages offer gentle guidance on encountering Jesus in everyday life and responding to God’s call with openness and trust.
Together, we will gather on Zoom for meaningful conversation, personal reflection, and spiritual companionship as we explore Henri’s intimate reflections on the person of Jesus and what it means to follow him in our everyday lives.
In Letters to Marc About Jesus, Henri Nouwen writes with the warmth and honesty of a trusted friend. Rather than offering abstract theology, he shares what he has come to discover about Jesus through his own struggles, questions, joys, and longing for a deeper relationship with God. His reflections invite us not simply to learn about Jesus, but to consider how we are being called to know and follow him more deeply.
With characteristic vulnerability and spiritual wisdom, Nouwen explores what it means to live in the presence of Jesus, to trust God’s love, and to respond to Christ’s invitation with our whole lives. His words speak to anyone who longs for a faith that is more personal, more honest, and more deeply rooted in love.
Whether you are reading Letters to Marc About Jesus for the first time or returning to Henri’s words with fresh eyes, this spiritual reading group offers a welcoming space to pause, reflect, ask questions, and share the ways these reflections are meeting you on your own spiritual journey.
Come ready to reflect.Come ready to connect.Come ready to grow.
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