Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Silence
- How does silence relate to the transfiguration?
- (9:47) Why down fill our life with noise?
- (15:57) Steve – I just finished my silent retreat; it was my 20th. It’s always such a blessing.
(19:02) Break 1
- What are some practical ways people can grow in silence?
- (26:54) – Paul – The only way you could discern God’s will for you is through silence. Jesus went away to be alone w/God the Father and he discerned the will of God in his life. And that’s so true.
- Silence in discerning the will of God.
- James – Role of HOly Spirit in creating silence. There’s man-made silence, like during the liturgy. When you go through the cycle of worship like in Psalm 95, then it turns to silence and far more fruitful.
(37:57) Break 2
- Marilyn – Question: I try to have silence, but is my silence is the kind. I’m thinking silence is not having anything in my mind and having the Lord put something in there.
- (43:17) Joshua – Is it okay to read the Lives of the Saints or Catechism during adoration hour in front of the sacrament?
- Jan writes into the Inner Life asking how to interact with each other in a family environment more.
Resources:
- The Power of Silence
- The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass
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