{"product_id":"the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass","title":"The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy\u003cbr\u003eby Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn these soul-enriching pages, you will explore the various textures of silence in general, the ways in which silence affects your interior life, and how silence can draw you into more intimate prayer. You will also find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow our Lady is the supreme model on how to cultivate active and receptive silence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe secret to settling slowly into silence, relaxing, and entering into an inner dialogue with God \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on how to commune with God in your heart and on practicing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat St. Benedict teaches on developing silence in prayer, speech, activities, and thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFr. Hicks further guides you through each of the nine silent (\u003ci\u003esecreto\u003c\/i\u003e) prayers of the priest, the silent gestures in the Mass, such as the use of incense and the unveiling of the chalice, and the intentional periods of silence, including during the Liturgy of the Word and after receiving Holy Communion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will discover the pattern through which divine life came to earth and how the fire of Christ’s merciful love comes to the soul. Moreover, you will come to understand how your physical silence at Mass fosters your spiritual silence and becomes an “act of love” through self-offering, adoration, communion, and resting in the inexpressible mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes reflection questions designed to foster group discussions so parish members can reflect on and grow together in the way they pray during Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough such intimate encounter, you will learn to enjoy praying at Mass with your whole heart, mind, and soul and will arrive at a more conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the sacred liturgy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sophia Institute Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41651116146793,"sku":"","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/9389\/files\/17102380627727-242849.jpg?v=1718225340","url":"https:\/\/www.stcloudbookshop.com\/products\/the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass","provider":"St. Cloud Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}