And God Saw That It Was Good
Author: Carretto, Carlo. An exploration of what it means to affirm the goodness of creation in the light of evils of history and the suffering of the innocent. In his characteristic style - at once poetic, joyful and profoundly moving - his words become a conversation between God and all of humankind.
Author: Carretto, Carlo.
Publisher: Orbis Books, 1990
An exploration of what it means to affirm the goodness of creation in the light of evils of history and the suffering of the innocent. In his characteristic style - at once poetic, joyful and profoundly moving - his words become a conversation between God and all of humankind.
First, Carretto speaks as he imagines God would in addressing his children, telling them the story of his love for all his creatures and calling men and women to greater faith, hope, and love. Next, Carretto assumes a number of voices, human beings telling God their stories, their struggles, their hopes. finally, Carretto invites the reader to join the conversation through a seven-day cycle of prayer based on Scripture readings. "It is never a mistake to pray," he says, "and I'm convinced that nothing can resist the power of prayer."
Written during Carretto's final illness, "And God Saw That It Was Good" is a fitting testimony to a life lived in faithfulness.
