Interiors Quote by Pope Benedict XVI
“Silence 'is so lacking in this world which is often too noisy, which is not favorable to recollection and listening to the voice of God. In this time of preparation for Christmas, let us cultivate interior recollection so as to receive and keep Jesus in our lives.'”
About This Quote
Source Homily: Advent Reflection, 2016
Silence is rare; it enables deep listening to God’s voice.
In simple terms: Silence allows listening to God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate quiet moments.
Themes
spirituality
silence
listening
Mood
contemplative
peaceful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- daily routine
- holiday preparation
Key Concepts
theology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find silence daily?
- What does God’s voice mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Modern life is noisy, making silence hard.
![“One of the promising indications of a renewal in the Church's missionary consciousness in recent decades, has been the growing desire of many lay men and women [...] to cooperate generously in the 'missio ad gentes.' As Vatican Council II stressed, the work of evangelization is a fundamental duty…” quote by Pope Benedict XVI](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f7c/pope-benedict-xvi-414_ads_one-of-the-promising-indications-of-a-re_71852.jpg)
![“[P]rogress, however, has not sufficiently infiltrated the Interior Ministry, affording protection to those who participated in the Bytyqi murders and other egregious Milosevic-era crimes.” quote by Avis Bohlen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/05d/avis-bohlen-84451_affording_p-rogress-however-has-not-sufficiently-i_6893.jpg)
