by Father Rawley Myers
Our noisy, rush-around world badly needs silence. We need to kneel silently before the silent Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
When Jesus was born there was a hush of silence all around. And then there was heard the quiet cooing of a little Baby. And the angel said, "Peace on earth to those who are of good will."
In our busy, busy society we need peace of soul - the peace of that first Christmas night.
The first thirty years of the life of Jesus are wrapped in silence. Silence is more profound than words, especially idle chatter.
During His fake trial, Jesus stood silent. As the prophet said, "Like a sheep led away to the slaughterhouse, a lamb that stands dumb while it is shorn, no word from him."
In the Eucharist Jesus remains with us in silence. The noise, confusion, and endless running around in our society are pulling many people apart.
We need silence so that we can pray. The grain in the fieldl grows in silence.
Why did Jesus live in silence most of His life? In order to pray, Jesus now awaits us to come to Him in church where He remains with us in the tabernacle. Jesus our Lord and Savior remains with us in silence, so we can visit Him and receive His blessing.
From Hearts Aflame Catholic Youth Magazine
Jubilee 2000: No. 4
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