By the wonderful favour of God's loving care, in this solitude of ours we have the peace of solitude and yet we do not lack the consolation and comfort of holy companionship.
(Liturgical Sermon of Bl. Guerric of Igny)
Reflecting and learning from St. Francis of Asisi’s lifestyle which brought him the graces of freedom of heart, inner peace and confidence in God’s love.
The Church venerates the angels who help her on her earthly pilgrimage and protect every human being.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church no. 352)
An opportunity to experience monastic life
"God is the friend of silence. See how nature—trees, flowers, grass—grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls" (Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
Exploring the life and witness of the Midsummer Saints through art
A quiet time and a peaceful space, the Lord has prepared for you…
An opportunity to experience monastic life
During these days, therefore, we will add to the usual measure of our service something by way of private prayer and abstinence from food or drink, so that each of us will have something above the assigned measure to offer God of our own will “with the joy of the Holy Spirit” (1 Thess 1:6).
~ Rule of St. Benedict Chapter 49 ~
You know how it is in the symphony when you are listening to the symphony, the last notes die away, and there’s often a beat of silence in the auditorium before the applause begins. It’s a very full and pregnant silence. Now theology should bring us to live into that silence, into that pregnant pause.
–Karen Armstrong
I will seek good things for you (Ps. 121)
"In this oasis of quiet, before the wonderful spectacle of nature, one easily experiences how profitable silence is, a good that today is ever more rare...”
- Saint John Paul II
“God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass- grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls.”
Mother Teresa
Finding an alternative way to live our lives in the current situation where “Simple means more”.
“…let each one deny himself some food, drink, sleep, needless talking and idle jesting, and look forward to holy Easter with joy and spiritual longing.” (Rule of St. Benedict)
Spending time with Mary and reflecting on God's care for us through her.
“The radical gift of oneself to God, loved and served for Himself alone, listening to His Word, and a humble attentiveness to His presence in all human beings and in events, are the characteristics of this life; its sole aim is the search for God, lived out in Community.”
