Silence is one of the deepest Disciplines of the Spirit, simply because it puts the stopper on all self-justificat ion

Of all spiritual disciplines prayer is the most central because it ushers us into perpetual communion with the Father.

One reason we can hardly bear to remain silent is that it makes us feel so helpless. We are so accustomed to relying upon words to manage and control others. If we are silent, who will take control? God will take control, but we will never let him take control until we trust him. Silence is intimately related to trust.

Four times a year withdraw for three to four hours for the purpose of reorienting your life goals

Simplicity is freedom.

In intellectual honesty, we should be willing to study and explore the spiritual life with all the rigor and determination we would give to any field of research.

Prayer is - a means of uniting us unto Himself.