Tag: Ven. Cardinal Van Thuan

Blessings that are Difficult to Receive — Updated

Anthony Lilles May 5, 2017 48 Comments

Cardinal Van Thuan of Vietnam didn’t always think of his physical and spiritual trials as blessings. Find out more about this holy man who was declared “Venerable” by Pope Francis yesterday.

Marriage, Prayer and the Cross (Part I of III)

Anthony Lilles August 19, 2013 23 Comments

Venerable Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan exhorted the faithful while he was in prison, “If you desire peace, you will have to fight continuously.”