The reason there is "Silence" is that no prayer or belief has ever saved believers from any of life's deadly cruelties. Asking ourselves whether we have sinned in any way is just the way Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism causes people to torture themselves with guilt feelings, guilt being the foundation of all those radical religions. The force that has created our world is not compassionate, forgiving, does not punish or condemn, it just is. God is just a powerful force not a caring supernatural being who watches over each human. Every living creature on this earth is subject to the trials and tribulations that life involves in its struggle for survival. No need to feel guilty. Radical religions simply add more suffering by making  believers discriminate against each other, judge, condemn and punish. Pope Francis , in his wisdom wants us to become all inclusive, love, forgive and be kind to our fellow humans and animals.