Psalm 38:2-3

Why is Benedict so emphatic about the dire need for silence? And the risk of giving free reign to our thoughts? The seduction of noise.…

I realize now that Benedict is challenging us. With his specific examples, the precise details of instructions, the master explains that a spirit of silence is a gift, perhaps a virtue. Obtained by strict self-control, a focus on the other, external noise can fade into oblivion.…

Schedules, Deadlines and Prayer: What Do They Have in Common? Time. Whether it's a meeting, task or appointment, schedules are part of our lives.…