St. Joe's Consecration Day 24 - Silence

 "The abundance of words is the symptom of doubt. Incredulity is always talkative

. . . How can we rediscover the sense of silence as the manifestation of God? This is the tragedy of the modern world: man separates himself from God because he no longer believes in the value of silence." 

Cardinal Sarah

The Power of Silence

(The Gospels) allow us to discover in (Joseph's) actions--shrouded in silence as they are--an aura of deep contemplation.

Redemptoris Custos, 25

One suggestion to facilitate (devotion to St. Joseph) is an observance of first Wednesdays. To participate, one must pray the rosary while meditating on the mysteries in light of St. Joseph's perspective and receive Holy Communion uniting oneself to the heart of Joseph and receiving Jesus as Joseph received Him in the nativity. 

From Consecration to Jesus through Saint Joseph:

An Integrated Look at the Holy Family

(p. 88)

Bottaro and Settle

Man Contemplates the Power of Water
Lynne Buchanan

What is keeping you from interior silence in your life?

• My devices--social media, notification, watching videos to distract myself
• Fear of being alone and feeling lonely

Are there ways your mind stays noisy because there are things you don't trust God to take care of?

Yes, especially when it comes to fulfilling a vocation to marriage and doing well in my job. 

If you follow the thought rails that are the loudest, you will most likely find attachments God is inviting you to surrender to Him.