Homily Notes, 12-25-19 - Silence
December 25th, 2019 The Feast of the Nativity Noise is distracting. The devil wants noise because it distracts us. Humans are most silent in times of war: silence in order to not give away their position, silence to spy on the enemy, silence to listen to orders. Internal silence: not listening to ourselves. Silence your mind and thoughts and focus on the thoughts of God. The devil will use your imagination to create worries and distract you from prayer. Why do we need silence? -It helps us focus on God. -God speaks to us in silence. We cannot hear God in the busy noise of the world. -The noise of the world distracts us from our conscience. Only when we are silent does our conscience speak to us about our sins and guide us to God. -Because God is silent. God is charity. What is the truest expression of love? Words always fall short. Love can be shown in silence. Silence is the greatest expression of love....