In the 21st century, most western people avoid silence. We fill it with… well, pretty much anything we can. Music. Small talk. Podcasts. Busy work. But there’s actually a sound in the void that we are drowning out when we turn up the distractions: the voice of God.
Today, Fr. Mark-Mary makes the case for solitude and silence as the prerequisites for a meaningful encounter with our creator.
For more wise counsel in your journey to God, check out Fr. Mark-Mary’s book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Making Big Spiritual Progress.
New Podcast from Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR: The Rosary in a Year!
Meet Fr. Mark-Mary
Father Mark-Mary was ordained as a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal (CFR) in 2018 and lives at a friary in the Bronx.
The mission of the CFRs is to wholeheartedly embrace Jesus through fidelity to the Church and her Sacraments. Paired with their commitment to prayer, contemplation, and study of Sacred Scripture, the CFRs serve those around them, especially the poor, in the footsteps of Christ.
Discover beautiful music from the CFRs and Fr. Mark-Mary’s book Habits for Holiness: Small Steps for Spiritual Progress, both available from Ascension.
