The famed Dutch theologian and writer Henri Nouwel deals with the subject of waiting in its two aspects: waiting for God and waiting on God. The first two chapters of Luke's Gospel set the context for his insights.

Very good and brief book regarding the idea of waiting in spirituality. Nouwen places a lot of emphasis on the distinction between action and passivity, and how Christ did both these things. He had an active ministry, but he also received the passion in a passive way. Very insightful book that can literally be read in an hour. ( )