For almost 40 years, it was Henri Nouwen's practice to celebrate the Eucharist daily, whether alone or with others. The Eucharist was the heart of his ministry and his own spirituality and is celebrated in this beautiful anthology. As in the rhythm of the Eucharistic prayer where the bread is taken, blessed, broken and given, so the selections here follow the active imperatives: choose, bless, break, give. Each of these sections is introduced with a short biographical essay and some suggestions on how best to savour the readings. The Heart of Henri Nouwen opens up the passionate core of one of our era's most influential spiritual leaders.