Made an archbishop by pope john paul ii and a cardinal by pope benedict xvi, he was named the prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the sacraments by pope francis in 2014. Though counterglobalist, cardinal robert sarah s the day is now far spent is not antiwestern, but is an emphatic rejection of liberal anthropologywhich strikes him as blasphemous, positing a decontextualized individual, one who needs neither family nor neighbor nor even god. God or nothing and the power of silence by robert cardinal sarah are both two of the best books i have ever had the pleasure of reading on faith, god and our lord jesus christ, both are truly amazing reads that linger inside the heart, mind and most of all your spiritual life long after you finish both of them. Reading this book we can see how cardinal sarah is an authentic man of prayer. Cardinal sarah reveals his secret weapon for spiritual.
The book god or nothing, a wideranging interview with cardinal robert sarah, prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the sacraments, by the french journalist nicolas diat is one of the most refreshing things published in recent memory. Cardinal sarahs writings called me into prayer, they made me ache for god, for heaven. Here are my top 10 favourite quotes from cardinal sarah. God or nothing by cardinal robert sarah, nicolas diat.
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No one, how ever much justified, ought to think himself exempt from. Nov 21, 2015 at the presentation of his new book cardinal robert sarah said that western society is rapidly forgetting god, and expressed his desire to help people rediscover him through both prayer and witness. May god continue to bless us with your holy guidance for many years to come. Ignatius press released god or nothing, a booklength interview with cardinal sarah conducted by nicolas diat. Jan 17, 2020 back to cardinal sarah, who also wrote a profound book on the need to come before god in silence, entitled the power of silence.
Cardinal sarah reveals his secret weapon for spiritual battle. Made an archbishop by pope john paul ii and a cardinal. Cardinal sarah sounds the alarm the american conservative. God or nothing cardinal robert sarah, nicolas diat. Cardinal robert sarah s god or nothing is an enjoyable read and shows how our lord jesus is able to reach to people from various walks of life. Against the dictatorship of noise by robert cardinal sarah with nicolas diat, translated by michael j. Cardinal sarah to publish book on todays spiritual, moral. Robert cardinal sarah author robert cardinal sarah was born in guinea, west africa. When he first became an archbishop, he explains, he made a commitment to do a threeday retreat every two months. Pope francis made him prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the. In the last few days cardinal robert sarah, prefect of the congregation for divine worship, was in belgium for a presentation on his book, god or nothing.
The 73year old guinean cardinal said that after his previous two books with diat god or nothing, and the power of silence this is the last volume of the triptych i wanted to write. Fidelity to god and family is africas most precious treasure. A conversation on faith by cardinal robert sarah and nicolas diat 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. And in a new wideranging book length interview called god or nothing, the 70yearold cardinal reveals his secret weapon for spiritual battle.
Rome africas cardinal robert sarah sums up lifes two options in the title of his new book god or nothing. Made an archbishop by pope john paul ii and a cardinal by pope benedict xvi, he was named the prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the sacraments by pope francis. This is the ultimatum that robert cardinal sarah presents to us in his book god or nothing. The first volume, god or nothing, tells the story of. Sarah is noteworthy for a variety of very good reasons, and hopefully the translation of this book means that he will get more recognition in the anglophone world. Read this book to take in a breath of fresh air when it comes. Cardinal sarah s writings called me into prayer, they made me ache for god. Cardinal robert sarah on the strength of silence and the dictatorship of noise. Apr 06, 2019 the catholic cardinal robert sarah does not mince words in an interview about his new book. Nov 23, 2015 rome africas cardinal robert sarah sums up lifes two options in the title of his new book god or nothing. In these times of confusion, it would be good for the faithful to mediate on the quote that opens this great book. God or nothing records conversations between a journalist, nicholas diat, and robert cardinal sarah, for twentythree years the archbishop of conakry, guinea, and since november, 2014. In this book we get to know who robert sarah is and the influences on his. The great insight and experiences cardinal robert sarah offers in this book is a great blessing.
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Trilogy of interview books by robert cardinal sarah robert cardinal sarah has released a trilogy of interview books in conversation with nicholas diat. God or nothing by robert sarah goodreads share book. Cardinal sarah closed his keynote address with the phrase god or nothing, referencing his book and putting our cultural struggles in perspective. God or nothing cardinal robert sarah, nicolas diat this is a fascinating and powerful autobiographical interview of one of the most prominent and outspoken cardinals appointed by pope francis. A conversation on faith italian edition italian paperback september 1, 2015. And therefore, the heart of the book is to put god first in my mind, in my. Silence is more important than any other human work, he says, for it expresses god. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. In the first part of your book, you describe a spiritual and religious collapse. I would like to help people discover god in their lives, because many of us have lost god, cardinal sarah told cna at the nov.
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Dec 29, 2019 though counterglobalist, cardinal robert sarahs the day is now far spent is not antiwestern, but is an emphatic rejection of liberal anthropologywhich strikes him as blasphemous, positing a decontextualized individual, one who needs neither family nor neighbor nor even god almighty. Cardinal robert sarah is to publish a new book, this time on the profound spiritual, moral and political crisis in the contemporary world. Feb 04, 2016 and in a new wideranging book length interview called god or nothing, the 70yearold cardinal reveals his secret weapon for spiritual battle. God or nothing and the power of silence by robert cardinal sarah are both two of the best books i have ever had the pleasure of reading on faith, god and our lord jesus christ, both are truly amazing reads. Robert cardinal sarahs god or nothing food for the. His fundamental insights are that the sacred liturgy is about the adoration and worship of god, and that it is our continue reading liturgy is about god. A cardinal since 20 november 2010, he was appointed prefect of the congregation for divine worship. The great insight and experiences cardinal robert sarah offers in this book. He responded to certain tendencies to modify catholic morality, in particular in regard to marriage and the family, as well as the teaching on life. His remarks should cause all of us to think as well as to repent.
His previous collaboration with cardinal sarah was on his book, god or nothing. The power of silence by cardinal robert sarah with nicolas. Do not wisdom, artistic vision, and devotion spring from silence, where the voice of god is heard in the depths of the human heart. The church of africa is committed in the name of the lord jesus to keeping unchanged the teaching of god and of the church.
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