Writing in the 16th century, St. John of the Cross observed: “God’s first language is silence.” The lives of 21st-century believers are continually interrupted by sound and distraction.

The disciplines of silence and solitude provide space for us to hear the voice of God. They provide a pathway for communing with Him amidst the onslaught of noise and distraction. As we enter into silence, Christ illumines Scripture, strengthens our Spirit, and restores our souls.