Don’t Rush the Silence: Rediscovering Stillness in Mass
We tend to rush through the Sacred Mysteries, forgetting the silence meant to gather the broken pieces of our lives before God.
True stillness prepares the soul for mercy.
A Catholic news organization reports on the importance of stillness in Mass, emphasizing the need to slow down and reflect on our sins.
In talking to a pious young priest... I asked about the length of the pause he observes before beginning the Penitential Rite.
The priest's response highlights the importance of allowing time for reflection and calling to mind our sins as Mother Church instructs.
Author's summary: Rediscover stillness in Mass.