So the people who were sick or had leprosy while Jesus walked the earth were seen as sinners and were untouchable. Jesus had a different message. When asked why the man was born blind, if it was his own sin or the sin of his parents, the reply was that it was neither. The person was born blind to show the greatness and glory of the Creator. Some days when the silence is sad, I don't even remember the question.
Silence is difficult in our society today.
We are surrounded by noise. There is always something to do or to say. The stillness of silence can seem unbearable. Yet our brother, Jesus, challenges us to accept both the silence and the messages of the Holy One. After Jesus prayed in the garden, he was killed, but he rose from the dead.