Silence Confession I was hooked to the theme of silence that brought a few weeks ago Juan Ignacio . There is a theme of catechesis in silence. But we should distinguish between two types of silence. is abroad, that I get when I turn off the radio or I walk away from the city or lock myself in my room. But this is neither the only nor the most important. There is another silence. The silence of the soul.
interior noise, that would not let me pray, I have this dull and affects my ability, it distracts me more than the noise.
Certainly the external silence is, in some cases, predisposing the inside but never its cause and its determinant. And it can be disadvantageous in the case of a soul accustomed. For example, if I get into the cell in the monastery of a contemplative monk, having done the exercise to quiet the noise inside, how crazy will it take?
I think you can be in contemplation, though difficult, amid the noise outside, but it is impossible to achieve without putting some quiet contemplation of the multitude of thoughts that spring from within. If my soul is deaf because of my passion, God can yell all you want, you do not listen.
Juan Ignacio But you're right, it is certain that neither Mass shut a bit. And the issue is that many souls make a great effort to achieve a minimum of inner silence. And this weak and brief state runs the risk of falling apart to songs improper and inappropriate ads. Not to mention the eighteen kisses that I planted and thirty-six hands to embrace you.
Well ... I left the subject.
Now I have to prepare the guide for Adoration on Holy Thursday. I hope that prudence dictates how how much noise and silence outside is advisable for this community.
