SF106: Spiritual Disciplines (II) ~ Silence & Solitude

To practice silence is to become more attentive, sensitive to self, others and God. It is to be silent and quietened so as to listen to our own voice, recognize what voices are not ours, and above all to hear God.

In keeping times of solitude, removed from people and work, we learn to know our self, grow our own voice and recognize what or who have influenced us for better or for worse.

This dynamic and working of silence and solitude will be explained, with exercises for participants to experience these disciplines for themselves. We will suggest practices to cultivate this twin spiritual discipline. We will also present a brief overview of the history of silence and solitude as practiced during the biblical times to the present.