Rapping Monk Seeks to Spread Spiritual Word
- 4 years ago
VIENNA — A Franciscan monk has taken to rapping to spread the word of God in Vienna, the Austrian capital that’s been home to musical greats such as Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss.
In an exclusive interview with Zenger News, Father Sandesh Manuel, 40, who is originally from Bangalore, India, said music has always been part of his spiritual life, which includes being a Franciscan monk for 23 years and a priest for 10 years.
“Music and spirituality go very well together, and it has always been with me,” Manuel said. “Music allows me to express myself and it has accompanied me on my spiritual journey.”
In an exclusive interview with Zenger News, Father Sandesh Manuel, 40, who is originally from Bangalore, India, said music has always been part of his spiritual life, which includes being a Franciscan monk for 23 years and a priest for 10 years.
“Music and spirituality go very well together, and it has always been with me,” Manuel said. “Music allows me to express myself and it has accompanied me on my spiritual journey.”