Here Mark and Frances reintroduce a topic they believe does not get enough attention in our discussion of contemplative prayer or even in conversations about the spiritual journey. The topic is the important role of silence in our daily prayer and in our daily lives. Mark and Frances begin by explaining that the spiritual definition of silence goes well beyond the simple absence of noise, and they readily admit that our human language always falls short when trying to adequately explain what is meant by true silence. Indeed, they contend it is something that can only be experienced by the individual soul; it is really a gift of the Holy Spirit and really the most we can hope to do it dispose ourselves to receive this gift. None the less, in this two part series, Mark and Frances do attempt to provide some explanation of what is meant by this gift if silence, and more importantly they hope that by offering what descriptions they can, the listener will be in a better position to seek after this intimate encounter of silence in prayer. In this conversation they begin by explaining the twelve degrees of silence that are offered from the writings of the Desert Fathers. These include some of the more obvious elements of quieting our imagination, our feelings or emotions and our self love. But the list also includes the less obvious elements of needing to quiet our intelligence, judgement and will. This program is a very good introduction to the critically important role of silence in our prayer life and in the daily circumstances of our spiritual journey.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Carmelite aspects of the Feast of Fatima
Upon this Mountain
Josefa Naval Girbes
Prayer of recollection
Introduction to the Life of St. Teresa Margaret (Anna Maria Redi) of the Sacred Heart, Part 2
What is Spiritual Marriage?
The “Last Conversations” of St Therese of Lisieux part 1
St. Teresa of the Andes part 3
St. Teresa of the Andes part 2
St. Teresa of the Andes part 1
Praying without Ceasing
Frances Harry: OCDS Congress
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A Retreat with Pere Jacques
Mary in the life of St. Raphael Kalinowski
St. Raphael Kalinowski
The prophet Elijah
Spiritual Direction
The Holy Face Part 3
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