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The Spirituality of Vulnerability: The Agony and Ecstasy of Henri Nouwen


Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) spoke to multitudes about the irreversible and all embracing love of God.  We are the beloved, he firmly proclaimed.  But his own spiritual journey was marked by profound feelings of inadequacy as he struggled to know and taste God’s love.  This program considers how Nouwen defines the landscape of our own deepest yearnings.  Includes all meals.

*The book, Genius Born of Anguish, will be available for purchase ($20) from the presenter.


$115 Commuter


$240 Private Room with Bath - limited, please provide 2nd choice
$210 Private Room with Hall Bath
$185 Shared Room with Private bath
$170 Shared Room with Hall bath

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Michael W. Higgins, Ph.D. is currently Distinguished Professor of Catholic Thought at Sacred Heart University. a native Torontonian, is an author, scholar, Vatican Affairs Specialist for The Globe and Mail, Papal Commentator for the CTV Network, educator, CBC Radio documentarian, columnist, and former senior academic administrator.

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