Ode to Broom Tree

The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD’S throne is in heaven. His eyes behold, his searching glance is on mankind. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.

Psalm 11: 4, 7

Silence gives the space to hear God speak, whether through words we hear within or through a movement of love or an answer to a question.

Silence itself also speaks.

St. Paul writes of the Spirit, who “intercedes with sighs too deep for words” (Romans 8:26). In silence, we can hear our own sighs for God and know that the silence of God is part of God’s also sighing for us—and for all creation.

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june third

This post has been written earlier, but scheduled for release today!

So have the last few and the next.

Why?

Because I knew I’d be far-away finishing up the final 30 days of my first year of classes with no time or freedom for blogging during that time. But very soon – no more classroom assignments, reading or writing until next fall!

Well, sort-of.

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quiet

A silent soul is strong; no adversities will harm it if it perseveres in silence. The silent soul is capable of attaining the closest union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. God works in a silent soul without hinderance.

St. Faustina Diary (477)

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