Conference to Explore Spiritual Legacy of Henri Nouwen

Conference to Explore Spiritual Legacy of Henri Nouwen

 

A national conference at the University of San Diego will explore the legacy of Henri J.M. Nouwen, which offers a unique perspective on developing a spirituality capable of responding to today’s conflicts with a peaceful heart.

 

“Revolution of the Heart: The Counter-Cultural Spirituality of Henri Nouwen” takes place Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9 and 10.

Nouwen’s books including “The Inner Voice of Love” and “Return of the Prodigal Son” sold more than seven million copies making him perhaps the most widely read author of Christian spirituality in the late 20th century.

Conference speakers include a number of his friends and colleagues including Sue Mosteller, C.S.J., of Toronto L’Arche, and John Dear, S.J., who was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

“Conference workshops will explore the lessons from his spiritual writings for our difficult times – including lessons of love, service and global solidarity. It will be a great weekend of reflection and inspiration to deepen our own spiritual journeys and recommit ourselves to the work of creating a more just, peaceful world,” said Father Dear.

The Henri Nouwen Society and Point Loma Nazarene University are sponsoring the event with USD. For registration and more information go to www.sandiego.edu/nouwen or call 619 260-4656.


About the University of San Diego

Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, we confront humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice and leading with love. With more than 8,000 students from 75 countries and 44 states, USD is among the Top 20 Best Private Schools for Making an Impact according to The Princeton Review. USD’s eight academic divisions include the College of Arts and Sciences, the Knauss School of Business, the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, the School of Law, the School of Leadership and Education Sciences, the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science, the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, and the Division of Professional and Continuing Education. In 2021, USD was named a “Laudato Si’ University” by the Vatican with a seven-year commitment to address humanity’s urgent challenges by working together to take care of our common home.

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