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.
In a conversation with a pious young priest, the topic of the pause before the Penitential Rite arose.
I asked about the length of the pause he observes before beginning the Penitential Rite.
The question was posed to understand why the pause isn't extended, allowing more time for reflection on sins as Mother Church instructs.
Author's summary: Embracing stillness in Mass.
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