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.
Silence…the Language of God (Less is More), by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Saint Teresa of Avila and the Holy Spirit, by Teresa Trygstad, OCDS
Carmel and the Holy Spirit, by Marika Zimmerman, OCDS
Living Our Carmelite Vocation through the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, by Lynn Bete, OCDS
Advent 2021: Where’s God in All That? by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
The Holy Trinity, the 7th Mansion, and the Sacrament of Matrimony, byDeacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Dealing with Annoyances and Difficult People by Teresa Trygstad, OCDS
When God Feels Distant…He’s Closer than You Think, by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Ratio Institutionis from The Book of Documents by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
Discernment: An Encounter with the Lord, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Vows in the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites, presented by Colleen Sollinger, OCDS
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross: The Price of Love, presented by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Engaging the World But Not of the World, with Mark Olson, OCDS
What the Soul is to the Body, by Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Mystery: The Threshold of Divine Love, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
Part 4: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Part 3: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Part 2: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Part 1: Courage in the Face of Opposition: What the Carmelites Can Teach Us About Living Counter-culturally
Inspired by the Holy Spirt, with Deacon Rusty Baldwin, OCDS
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