Solitude begins with a time and place for God, and him alone. If we really believe not only that God exists but also that he is actively present in our livesโhealing, teaching, and guiding โ we need to set aside a time and space to give him our undivided attention.
Henri NouwenWaiting is a period of learning. The longer we wait, the more we hear about him for whom we are waiting.
Henri NouwenWe must ask ourselves how many times others would benefit more from our silence than from our words.
Henri Nouwen