The Way of the Heart

"The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God through Prayer, Wisdom, and Silence" is a book by Henri Nouwen that teaches about the importance of Solitude, Silence, and Prayer. This short book has been formative in my own spiritual journey as it first and foremost made me realize that at the time of reading, I had no regular or meaningul prayer life. Written originally for ordained ministers, it speaks to all of us who see our lives, at least in part, as ministering with and for our fellow humans. Drawing on the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, we learn about the necessity of finding solitude and practicing silence. Only then are we able to hear the "still small voice" of God and enter into prayerful dialogue with our God.