Silence is a sword in the spiritual struggle. A talkative soul will never attain sanctity. The sword of silence will cut off everything that would like to cling to the soul. We are sensitive to words and quickly want to answer back, without taking any regard as to whether it is God's will that we should speak.A silent soul is strong; no adversities will harm it if it perseveres in silence. The silent soul is capable of attaining the closet union with God. It lives almost always under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
God works in a silent soul without hindrance.
~St. Faustina
Divine Mercy In my soul
Book I, Page 3
6 comments:
Silence IS golden. Sometimes it is a hard state to attain, that's for sure.
BTW, love the new pic!!!!!
That's for sure! Inner silence is the hardest of all to attain!
Thanks re: the pic. Its my "wedding" pic!
That is beautiful. Silence is difficult at times to attain yes.
Wow--that's a great OT bible verse, MK! Love it! And I like your interpretation of be silent, yet speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.
So true about being silent in the face of persecution too! Silence is often the best defense, really, in the long run.
So often difficult in this society, though.
Thanks for this treasure. The wisdom of God speaks through the saints.
Absolutely true!
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