The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah (published by Ignatius Press 2017: £16.50). Silence, for centuries, has been a necessary element in enabling individuals to hear the voice of God speaking to them. This timely book reflects that ‘being still in the presence of God’ is not an outdated tradition but an essential component to enable individuals to be an effective Christian in the twenty-first century.