The Language of Silence
Subtitle: The Changing Face of Monastic Solitude (Traditions in Christian Spirituality Ser)
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: October 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 160
ISBN-13: 9781570754869
Subjects: Religion - Inspirational/Spirituality; Spirituality - General; Monasticism; General; Solitude; Religion; Religious aspects; Christian Life - General; Christianity - Christian Life - General; Catholic Church; Christianity; Hermits; History of doctrines
First sentence: Being alone in silence can be a terrifying experience for one adverse to introspection or fearful of loneliness, but aloneness and quiet will be welcome solace and even pleasure for others.