In the early 90s, when Henri Nouwen was living at L’Arche Daybreak near Toronto, he made a recording for his dear friends Frans and Annemieke Alting von Geusau. On a visit the week before, the three friends had discussed many of the things that framed Henri’s spirituality – those truths that resonated within him most deeply. Before departing, Frans and Annemieke encouraged Henri to get these thoughts on tape! 

The result is a very personal offering from Henri to his friends, a recording we have titled To Be the Beloved.

We are delighted to share this wonderful recording with you. This is Henri at his best! It overflows with his intelligence, his passion, and his commitment to helping people understand and appropriate their holy belovedness. At this special time of year, we know it will be a blessing for you and your loved ones.

From all of us at the Henri Nouwen Society, 
we wish you a blessed, safe, and joy-filled Christmas!

P.S. In the first week of January, our podcast will feature the next recording in this series by Henri Nouwen – “To Become the Beloved”.