Tag Archives: silence

Chilly

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Don Watkins

Tonight is feeling a bit more like fall. It’s down in the high forties. It’s almost midnight as I sit here blogging about my day. Although it’s a bit cool, I’m at peace in this hermitage I enjoy in our … Continue reading →

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Creative Silence

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Don Watkins

I regularly read Gerry Straub’s blog and this was posted there today. It needs no further introduction except to say that I could not agree more wholeheartedly. Creative Silence Silence produces an inner restfulness that helps the soul to soar. … Continue reading →

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Abbey at sunset

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Don Watkins

Today began as I made my way to Mt. Irenaeus for Mass this morning. When I arrived there were a couple dozen young men there for a St. Bonaventure University men’s overnight. Men’s overnight’s are a part of the Friars … Continue reading →

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A friend of silence

Posted on December 14, 2008 by Don Watkins

When I read this quote on Gerry Straub’s blog attributed to Mother Teresa I was struck by its similarity to a quote that I recently posted fromThomas Merton.  I know how much my own growing longing for silence means to … Continue reading →

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Wordless noise

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Don Watkins

I regularly read Gerry Straub’s blog and usually what he posts touches me. What follows is something that I feel a bit more deeply about. Yesterday, while at Mt. Irenaeus I was touched by the poignancy of this silence. Listening … Continue reading →

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Silence

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Don Watkins

Lately my thoughts have been more and more silence. I’ve had little to write about nor little to share. I’ve been writing about what I’m doing with open source software, but have had very little that I cared to share … Continue reading →

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Silence is the only voice of God

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Don Watkins

It’s 7 degrees Fahrenheit here right now and it’s been very wintry all day. I didn’t try to make it to Mt. Irenaeus this morning. I figured the weather might make it impossible to drive up Roberts Road. I opted … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Don Watkins

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent this year. Today many will return from Lenten services with ashes on their heads. I’ve been thinking about what I’m going to do for Lent this year. I’m going to spend … Continue reading →

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