Returning home with the Prodigal Son: a retreat with Henri Nouwen
Online
Sun 22 Oct 2023
- Fri 27 Oct 2023
Returning home with the Prodigal Son: a retreat with Henri Nouwen
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Returning home with the Prodigal Son: a retreat with Henri Nouwen
Henri Nouwen’s book The Return of the Prodigal Son, which was published in 1992, has become an international bestseller and sold more than one million copies. It was the year Henri Nouwen turned sixty. He discovered the renowned painting of the Prodigal Son by Rembrandt in 1983 at La Ferme de L’Arche when he spent a sabbatical time in Trosly.
Our retreat will look back into Henri’s story through the lens of this special painting and how it changed his life and impacted on his spiritual journey. What are the lessons and inspiration we can draw from this book which is a spiritual classic today?
Practical information
1️⃣ Option 1
The retreat is offered online over a six day period and consists of:
👉 Four inspirational talks of 30-40 minutes by Gabrielle Earnshaw, Phil & Tim Kearney via video link (sent in advance) on four days of the retreat.
👉 Two days where you are invited to join a small group/meet with an exchange partner for a time of reflection and exchange if you wish.
2️⃣ Option 2
The retreat takes place over a period of four weeks, with one 30-40 minute talk each week from Gabrielle Earnshaw, Phil & Tim Kearney.
🤔 If you have further questions, feel free to contact us on welcome@lafermedetrosly.com
Cost
👉 100€ per participant.
We would be thankful for further donations, as if you are able to pay more it helps those facing financial difficulty.
If it is a serious difficulty for you to pay the full amount please discuss the matter with us beforehand (email us at welcome@lafermedetrosly.com)
English Online Retreat
Location : Online
From Sunday 22 October 2023 To Friday 27 October 2023
Speaker(s)
◀️ Gabrielle Earnshaw is founding archivist of the Henri J.M. Nouwen Archives and Research Collection, and is currently writing the official biography of Henri Nouwen.
🔼 Phil Kearney is priest of the diocese of Beauvais, inspiring retreat giver and longtime member of L’Arche.
▶️ Tim Kearney is the founding director of L’Arche Cork, was a member of the L’Arche International Leadership Team for 15 years, and is currently the director of La Ferme de L’Arche.