Encountering God in silence (Homily for Friday of the 10th week in ordinary time, year II, June 14 2024)
Homily for Friday of the 10th week in ordinary time, year II, June 14 2024) Encountering God in silence 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 Dear faithful, In the hustle of our daily lives, we often equate grandeur and power with noise and spectacle. Today's first reading invites us to a different understanding of God's presence. Elijah's encounter with God at Mount Horeb is a profound lesson in divine subtlety. Unlike earthly rulers, whose arrival is marked by pomp and clamor, God reveals Himself to Elijah in a gentle whisper—a "still small voice." This moment with Elijah is a call to each of us to seek God in the quiet. It is in the stillness that we can truly hear the voice of the Lord and receive His revelations. We are encouraged to cultivate moments of silence in our lives, to engage in introspection, and to have intimate conversations with our Creator. Such practices may initially seem mundane, but they are the wellspring of spiritual vitality. T...