{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-heart-the-spirituality-of-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers-by-henri-j-m-nouwen-9780060663308","title":"The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that noise is scientifically proven to stress you out? Noise triggers a stress response in a region of your brainstem causing a release of cortisol (a stress hormone). Now think about how noise impacts you and why we need silence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguished theologian, spiritual thinker and author Henri Nouwen writes about the importance of silence for spirituality and presents the invitation to “pray always” in \u003cem\u003eThe Way of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore than 100,000 copies sold!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe great Henri Nouwen said, “What makes us human is not our mind but our heart, not our ability to think but our ability to love.” In \u003cem\u003eThe Way of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e, Nouwen encourages people to take the disciplines of solitude, silence and prayer more seriously. He draws from the writings of the desert mothers and fathers who lived in the Egyptian desert during the fourth and fifth centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis uplifting read is for anyone looking to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRenew their spirituality and find faith within simple practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLearn more about continuous prayer and pursue a deeper relationship with God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate solitude and find comfort in silence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Way of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e has helped men and women cast off the anger and greed that trouble the world—and find love, compassion, and peace in the heart of God. Within this book lies the most relevant and inspiring challenge that we shall ever face: to surrender the compulsive noise of the world for the way of the heart that leads us to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244770603244,"sku":"9780060663308","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780060663308-the-way-of-the-heart-the-spirituality-of-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers-1.jpg?v=1788012238","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-way-of-the-heart-the-spirituality-of-the-desert-fathers-and-mothers-by-henri-j-m-nouwen-9780060663308","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}