The suffering he experienced in prison, which he united with the crucified christ and commended to the maternal protection of mary. Oct 01, 2001 everyday i would open the road of hope and read a paragraph from the little book that cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan wrote while in captivity. Biography of cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan. During a time of political unrest in vietnam, he was arrested for his faith and spent the next thirteen years in prison. Nov 12, 2010 van thuan was a priest for 49 years, a bishop for 35 and a cardinal of the roman church for a year and a half. Everyday i would open the road of hope and read a paragraph from the little book that cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan wrote while in captivity. During his nights in prison, lie wrote encouraging messages to the vietnamese people. Feb 10, 2016 servant of god, francis xavier cardinal nguyen van thuan. Though he was a rising leader of great promise, his whole being radiated only one pure, authentic heart as a disciple of christ crucified. Faced with dire conditions aimed at breaking the human spirit, van thuan secretly wrote hopefilled notes to the people of his diocese. When he came to rome pope john paul ii appointed him the president of the pontifical council for justice and peace. Cardinal van thuan spent years in prison, nine of them in solitary confinement in hanoi, following. Catholic truth society, 4246 harleyford road, london se11 5ay.
Jun 19, 2008 address of cardinal van thuans sister at congress. Comtemporary spirituality by francis xavier nguyen van thuan, foreword by hy k. On the way, he was arrested and imprisonedan incarceration that lasted thirteen years. I know that sounds heretical, but im just quoting a cardinal, cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan to be exact. Biography of the cardinal francois xavier nguyen van thuan. Books by cardinal nguyen van thuan cardinal nguyen van. Book recommendation the road to hope by cardinal francis. Francis xavier nguyen van thuan 19282002 was born in phu cam parish.
Francis xavier nguyen van thuan, political prisoner, prophet of peace by andre n van chau book. In 1975, cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan was arrested by the communist government of vietnam and imprisoned for thirteen years, nine of them in solitary confinement, and then finally exiled from vietnam in 1991. Watch a video on the progress of cardinal van thuans canonization cause here. And this is what it is all about in the early 1970s, during the vietnam war, the archbishop of saigon was a man named francis xavier nguyen van thuan. Cardenal francisco javier nguyen van thuan ante 50 mil jovenes. The eldest child, and only boy, in a family that claimed to have been roman catholic for 14. 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. The cardinal, who suffered for years in vietnamese prisons without trial, was. The pope also recognized the heroic virtue of cardinal nguyen van thuan. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
May 04, 2017 pope francis on thursday approved decrees of the congregation for the causes of saints advancing the causes for canonization of 12 individuals, including the americanborn capuchin solanus casey. Written by a personal friend of cardinal van thuan, this moving. This book has been translated to more than 15 languages. Ordained a priest in 1953, he taught in nha trang and was a. Paul vi appointed him coadjutor archbishop of saigon on 24 april 1975, but six days later the city fell to the communists. In his second encyclical, called spe salvi saved by hope, pope benedict stressed that theres a great. The pope wrote, the late cardinal nguyen van thuan, a prisoner for. A path to sainthood that could be explosive uca news. Cardinal van thuan also told how he first visited australia in 1963 and met many of the clergy, including cardinal gilroy and cardinal freeman and dr mannix. Francoisxavier nguyen van thuan was a vietnamese cardinal who, in his time as archbishop was imprisoned by the communist regime for years, nine of them in solitary confinement. But the newly appointed archbishop of saigon, francis xavier nguyen van thuan, answered quietly and directly. How faith survived in a communist prison cardinal nguyen.
Pope francis sends video message to the youth of vietnam as catholics gathered to celebrate youth day in vietnams northern dioceses. Prayers of hope, words of courage by francis xavier nguyen thuan, phanxico xavie van thuan nguyyen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you have never heard of him, go here to find out more about his astounding life. Review cardinal van thuan was a genuine man of god, a worthy brother of jesus christ, courageously and openheartedly witnessing to the faith under conditions of appalling anguish and deprivation. Joy and hope francis xavier nguyen van thuan was born on 17th april 1928 in the parish of phu cam, in the. Imprisoned for his faith in vietnam for years, nine of them in solitary confinement, he is now declared venerable, a. Despite tremendous risk, van thuan refused to remain passive. Thuan, niem, tuyen, ham tieu, thanh, anh tuyet, thuy tien, and thu hong. A simple way to pray always catholic education resource. Despite this, in several of his books he shows that even in. X nguyen van thuan was born at phu cam in the diocese of hue, province of thua thien, vietnam, on april l7, l928.
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In 1975, francis xavier nguyen van thuan was traveling to saigon, vietnam, to become its new coadjutor bishop. Cardinal nguyen van thuan was born on april 17, 1928, and from a young age, his character was shaped by the ideals of his heritage. Van thuan, cardinal francis xavier nguyen witnesses to hope. He was a nephew of south vietnams first president, ngo dinh di. Here is the translation of pope francis address to a delegation of officials, family and friends of the servant of god, francis xavier nguyen van thuan, a vietnamese cardinal who spent thirteen. The cause of francis xavier nguyen van thuan needs careful handling alessandro speciale, vatican city vietnam july 10, 20 at a special ceremony on saturday, pope francis briefly met with clergy and officials who, over the past two years, have been involved in the diocesan phase of the beatification process of vietnamese cardinal francis. This book contained short messages by cardinal van thuan. Meeting with those who helped complete the diocesan phase of cardinal thu. Cardinal francis xavier cardinal nguyen van thuan died on september 16, 2002, at 74 years old. Cardinal francis xavier ngyuen van thuan in 1975, cardinal francis xavier ngyuen van thuan was arrested by the communist government of vietnam and imprisoned for thirteen years, nine of the in solitary confinement, and then finally exiled from vietnam in 1991.
The holy father cited venerable cardinal nguyen van thuan as an example of faith to build the church in vietnam. An encore presentation of a world over interview with the late cardinal on his experience in a vietnamese prison camp and the faith that. Solanus casey and vietnamese cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan. Six years later, he obtained the doctorate in canon law from the pontifical urban university, rome. How faith survived in a communist prison reprinted from ad2000 vol 16 no 4 may 2003, p. Cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan books and biography. May 29, 20 there is a book i desperately want to read called road of hope by nguyen van thuan. English five loaves and two fish by francis xavier nguyen van thuan. 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. Justins image of the hands of a communicant as a throne for the king finds modern parallel in the memoirs of francis xavier cardinal nguyen van thuan. Explore books by cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan with our selection at.
Five loaves and two fish cts booklet thuan, cardinal nguyan van. Testimony of hope by francis xavier nguyen van thuan. 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. Cardenal francois xavier nguyen van thuan home facebook. May 01, 2003 venerable francis xavier nguyen van thuan ordained a priest in 1953 and made the bishop of nha trang, vietnam, in 1967, venerable francis xavier nguyen van thuan suffered for the gospel especially during his long years in prison. Heroic virtues of vietnamese cardinal celebrated in rome. Pope francis recognized the heroic virtues of cardinal nguyen van thuan, who served as president of the vaticans pontifical council for justice and peace from 1998 to 2002 the year he died. Despite this, in several of his books he shows that even in difficult times, it is possible to fill each day with the love of god. Venerable francis xavier nguyen van thuan ordained a priest in 1953 and made the bishop of nha trang, vietnam, in 1967, venerable francis xavier nguyen van thuan suffered for the gospel especially during his long years in prison. Cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan is one of the most inspiring voices of the twentieth century, a true modernday hero. I am very satisfied with this translation of cardinal van thuans book, and i. Francis xavier nguyen van thuan was a brilliantly devoted man who was born into the talented ngo dinh diems family in central vietnam. Libros del cardenal francisco xavier nguyen van thuan. Ya recorri una parte del camino, a veces con gozo, a veces con sufrimiento, pero siempre con una esperanza desbordante.
Solanus casey, cardinal van thuan among those advanced. Venerable cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan spent thirteen years in communist prisons in his home country of vietnam. The spiritual exercises of pope john paul ii francis xavier nguyen van thuan, julia mary darrenkamp, anne eileen heffernan on. A pious lad from a devout family that counted among its relatives some of the early vietnamese martyrs, francoisxavier was ordained to the sacred priesthood on 11 june 1953. Van thuan, francis xavier nguyen quotes author of the road. Longjailed vietnamese cardinal set on path to sainthood. Venerable cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan 19282002 was arrested by the communist government of vietnam in 1975 and imprisoned for thirteen years, nine of them in solitary confinement, and then finally exiled from vietnam in 1991. Cardinal nguyen van thuan, a good citizen and a noble pastor. Since he had gone to rome, he said, he had made friends with many australian priests who had proved faithful friends in good and bad times. Jul 10, 20 at a special ceremony on saturday, pope francis briefly met with clergy and officials who, over the past two years, have been involved in the diocesan phase of the beatification process of vietnamese cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. A gospel from prison by cardinal francis xavier van thuan 2018, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay.
In these pages he shares the reality of hope he discovered through his pain. He knew that he was called to communicate the best of vietnamese. Nov 17, 2009 i know that sounds heretical, but im just quoting a cardinal, cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan to be exact. In this moving work, archbishop van thuan addresses our need for hope at the beginning of the twentyfirst century. Persecuted for his loyalty to the catholic church, the bishop spent more than years of extreme sufferings in communist prisons in vietnam.
One of our worlds great witnesses to jesus christ died on 16 september 2002 at the age of 74. Here is the complete text of the retreat preached by cardinal van thuan to pope john paul ii and the roman curia. Five loaves and two fish by cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan, 9781860825903, available at book depository with free delivery. Francis xavier nguyen van thuan was born on april 17, 1928, in phu cam, in the archdiocese of hue, thua thien province, vietnam. Elisabeth ngo dinh thi hiep, the daughter of ngo dinh kha. Cardinal nguyen van thuan by catholic truth society issuu.
Sep 19, 2002 francis xavier nguyen van thuan was born on april 17 1928 at the village of phu cam in hue vietnam. Vietnamese cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan, who died 10 years ago on september 16, and whose cause for canonization is well underway. The cardinal spent years in prison under the communist government. The future prelate was born in hue, vietnam on 17 april 1928.
Sep 20, 2017 on friday, september 15, a solemn mass was celebrated in rome at the church of santa maria della scala honoring the heroic virtues of former vietnamese cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan. Aug 01, 2014 cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan timothy p. Solanus casey, cardinal van thuan among those advanced toward. In order to hold on firmly to your faith, you must choose the road of hope followed by the disciples of christ and not the road to death offered by the world. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He did not regard his achievements as something to be sought, rather as great obligations given to him by god to be fulfilled to the best of his abilities.
Capuchin solanus casey, cardinal van thuan advance toward. Nguyen van thuan was a catholic priest who had been appointed archbishop in saigon just days before saigon fell to the north vietnamese government back in 1975. The life of francis xavier nguyen van thuan andre n. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The book, which provides an excellent contrast to much of dennis warners book. Francois xavier cardinal nguyen van thuan vietnamese. My captors, my friends cardinal nguyen van thuan foundation. The spiritual journey of cardinal nguyen van thuan. 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. He wrote about the defects of jesus in his book, testimony of hope, which is a compilation of the spiritual exercises he gave to john paul ii and the papal household in the year 2o00. A priest of extraordinary faith and courage, he still remained in contact with the faithful under his care by sending out secret messages of encouragement and advice on scraps of paper from his prison cell. Francis xavier nguyen van thuan was ordained a priest in 1953, and became bishop in 1967, at the age of 39. The following are extracts from the late cardinal francis xavier nguyen van thuan s address experiencing gods liberating power this thought from the depth of his heart start to inspired him and that he should choose the path that god laid out for him already rather than the works of god.
This church is under the pastoral care of the carmelite fathers. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Enduring nine years in solitary confinementvan thuan faced what he describes as the agonizing pain of isolation and abandonment. This holy mans simplicity and wisdom have inspired thousands to embrace life with a new faith. Nov 06, 2017 servant of god cardinal francois xavier nguyen van thuan, was born in 1928, in the vietnamese town of hue. The entire book is full of hopeful messages from someone who we think should not have any hope. Francis xavier cardinal nguyen van thuan, a beacon of hope. Nine years later, just before the communist regime took over south vietnam in 1975, the holy father pope paul vi appointed him coadjutor of saigon, by that time renamed ho chi minh city.
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