Molchanie: The Silence of God

by Catherine de Hueck Doherty

Explains how silence can lead to God and how to find peace through the help of God

Genres: Christianity

128 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 1982

About the author

Ekaterina Fyodorovna Kolyschkine Doherty, better known as Catherine Doherty, CM (1896-1985) was a social activist and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate. A pioneer of social justice and a renowned national speaker, Catherine was also a prolific writer of hundreds of articles, best-selling author of dozens of books, and a dedicated wife and mother. Her cause for canonization as a saint is under consideration by the Catholic Church.

Reviews

[LuAnn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've been inspired by the other books I've read by Doherty, such as Poustinia: Encountering God in Silence, Solitude and Prayer and Strannik: The Call to the Pilgrimage of the Heart, but this one is confusing. Written differently than her other books, as if recounting a dream or vision, she doesn't make clear if it's either or simply her imagination. While I do encounter God in silence, this one doesn't move me.

[Anna Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tough to follow style of writing for me hence the 4 stars, found myself rereading a lot to understand.
Overall great themes and transfers of thought around the relationship you hold with God, great read for development of your personal relationship with Him if you’re looking to seek understanding to darker feelings

[Rachel Wong · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful and striking glimpse into Catherine Doherty’s spirituality and prayer life - something that I used to pray with during my times in chapel.