"We all know the dangers of too much noise, the dissipating distraction of too much chatter. Yet not all silence is good. There is a painful silence when a conversation has died because no one knows what to say. Even worse is the silence that follows a quarrel. But of course, silence can also be delightful. I like to think of heaven as sitting silently with the Trinity, simply enjoying the presence of the Three.
"Silence and happiness are not too far apart. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Brother Athanasius Becker, O.P., reflected on gratitude and the silence that is life-giving.
To access Br. Athanasius' complete post, please visit:
Dominicana: The Silence That Gives Life (11 FEB 25)
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