Jesus meets his accusers with a dignified silence.

Mary stands by the cross with a ponderous silence that beholds the horror of that terrible hour.

Holy Saturday—the silence of the grave, a liminal space where what was is no more. 

O Lord, hush all the voices of the world, of creatures, and of self, so that I may listen to no voice but Yours.

Holy Week is a beautiful time to participate in all the liturgies as much and as attentively as possible.

Allowing oneself a little more time for silence and prayer.

Being less concerned about food and drink for the body to enjoy the rich banquet offered by the Church. In these liturgies, Christ reveals again by the power of the Holy Spirit how much has been given to bear away our sins and how much we are loved by the Father. When we are more aware of such rich treasures, we will always find that new direction witnessed to by the apostles.

 O my God, teach me the secret of the silence which reaches unto interior silence.

O Lord, I know that You want greater fidelity to silence. Yes, O God, I will be silent so that I can hear Your voice which speaks in silence.

May we practice silences this Holy week.