Father Basil Nortz: Holy Silence

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"Someone can think they're sitting in a Chapel in silence and Adoration, but still inside their head, they have all kinds of noise," said Fr. Basil Nortz, author of the new book "Holy Silence: A Practical Guide to Recollection in God. "It's important to go through steps to achieve beneficial silence. Fr. Basil Nortz masterfully builds upon the classic reflections of Sr. Marie-Aimée de Jésus, a nineteenth-century spiritual mystic and Carmelite nun, on the twelve degrees of silence. By cultivating these types of silence, you will find out how you can — even amid your busy days filled with chatter, commotion, and noise — listen to the voice of God.
In these profound pages you will find ways to overcome your fear of silence and discover:

Keys to obeying God’s will
Kinds of silence that are holy and kinds that are unholy
Ten tips on what to do — and what to avoid — to bridle your senses
Seven ways to guard your imagination and foster recollection
How to direct your emotions with reason and foster silence of the heart
Effective ways of responding to injustice

To learn more, visit https://sophiainstitute.com/product/holy-silence/

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