"The spiritually mature long for silence - but such silence does not happen by chance. Out of devotion to Christ, one must carefully order not only the space and time in which he lives, but also take steps to protect his conscience and struggle for purity of heart. It is difficult work and often it feels like nothing is happening, that it is a waste of time. Yet perservere in your devotion and attention to the Lord in this holy silence. Silence filled with prayerful expectation is a spiritual place of encountering the Word who seeks us out."
In a recent commentary, Dr. Anthony Lilles (assistant professor of theology at Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary, Denver, CO) reflected the importance of taking time for prayerful silence.
To access Dr. Lilles' complete post, please visit:
Beginning to Pray: Guarding Interior Silence in our Vigilance (2 DEC 11)
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