Island of the World

Island of the World
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Publisher : Ignatius Press
Total Pages : 847
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ISBN-10 : 9781586174903
ISBN-13 : 1586174908
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Book Synopsis Island of the World by : Michael D. O'Brien

Download or read book Island of the World written by Michael D. O'Brien and published by Ignatius Press. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 847 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan was a political prisoner of the Communist regime in Vietnam for thirteen years, nine of which he spent in solitary confinement. His remarkable faith sustained him during those long years when he would celebrate mass in secret with three drops of wine in the palm of his hand and the host smuggled inside a flashlight by his faithful. His spiritual writings, penned on the back of old calendars, have spread throughout the world inspiring millions. Road of Hope: The Spiritual Journey of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan is an original Salt and Light documentary exploring the man and his message. This powerful film traces the history of Thuan from his privileged upbringing in a powerful political family to decades of war, betrayal and suffering - all experiences which helped form his singular conviction that "Love Conquers All." Featuring interviews with those who knew him best, never before seen family videos, and rare archival footage of Thuan sharing his most revealing insights, Road of Hope offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of a modern day martyr and saint.


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