{"product_id":"the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass-a-guide-for-encountering-christ-in-the-liturgy-paperback","title":"The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBoniface Hicks Osb\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this game-changing book, Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., reveals how you can actively listen and open yourself to receive God's personal love for you in the Mass, where our Lord waits to quench your deepest longing and heal your wounds. Drawing from the wisdom of the saints, modern-day spiritual giants, and his own penetrating reflections, you will learn how to quiet your mind, \u003ci\u003estretch\u003c\/i\u003e your heart, and become childlike in the sense of experiencing the sacred mysteries with wonder and awe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mass, as most Catholics are aware, consists of words and gestures through which the Church worships the Father through the Son in the Holy Spirit. But as far fewer Catholics know, the periods of silence are more than pauses or empty spaces, as Fr. Hicks explains. They are beautifully textured with prescribed prayers spoken quietly by the priest, meaningful images such as incense and chalice veils, and expectant faith ready to surrender or receive from God in particular ways. Learning how to attune our hearts to these silences can greatly increase the fruitfulness of our reception of grace at Mass. \u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow our Lady is the supreme model on how to cultivate active and receptive silence \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe secret to settling slowly into silence, relaxing, and entering into an inner dialogue with God \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips on how to commune with God in your heart and on practicing \u003ci\u003electio divina\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\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\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\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\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\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., became a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, in 1998. Since his ordination to the priesthood in 2004 he has provided spiritual direction and retreats for many men and women, including married couples, seminarians, consecrated religious and priests. Fr. Boniface became the programming manager and an on-air contributor for We Are One Body(R) Catholic radio in 2010 and has recorded thousands of radio programs on theology and the spiritual life. He became the director for spiritual formation for Saint Vincent Seminary in 2016 and director of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2019 and has offered many courses on spiritual direction and the spiritual life. He earned a licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome in 2023. He is author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fruit of Her Womb\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThrough the Heart of St. Joseph\u003c\/i\u003e. He co-authored \u003ci\u003eSpiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father's Love\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePersonal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love\u003c\/i\u003e with Fr. Thomas Acklin, O.S.B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966593859885,"sku":"9798889111085","price":20.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/isT2i_AGgM9798889111085.webp?v=1775534746","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-hidden-power-of-silence-in-the-mass-a-guide-for-encountering-christ-in-the-liturgy-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}