By Robert Cardinal Sarah, Source: Catholic Education Resource Center
Robert Cardinal Sarah, “Silence Versus the World’s Noise.” from The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noise (San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2017)
“God always watches over us.” — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Silence and prayer are not a form of defection. They are the strongest weapons against evil. Man wants to “do,” but above all else he must “be.” In silent prayer, man is fully human. He resembles David before Goliath. For prayer is the noblest, most sublime, and most vigorous act, which elevates man to the level of God…. Silence is not a form of passivity. By remaining silent, man can avoid a greater evil. It is not an earthly dereliction of duty to place your trust in heaven. ….
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