• Free Will, Our Lady of Knock, The Importance of Silence... and other Tangents!

  • Mar 3 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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Free Will, Our Lady of Knock, The Importance of Silence... and other Tangents!

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  • In this conversation, Fr. Sam and Matt catch up after Fr. Sam's pilgrimage/vacation to Ireland. They explore the significance of Our Lady of Knock and the importance of silence and contemplation in daily life. They discuss the challenges of balancing personal desires with spiritual discipline, the emotional impact of music and prayer, and the need for silence in a noisy world. The dialogue emphasizes the value of intentionality in prayer and the transformative power of contemplative practices.

    Fr. Sam and Matt also explore the profound impact of prayer, particularly through methods like Lectio Divina and the importance of silence and contemplation. They discuss how repetition in prayer can deepen understanding and reflection, the significance of prioritizing prayer in daily life, and the examples of Our Lady, St. Joseph, and St. John in embodying silence and receptivity to God's word (based off the Apparition in Knock, Ireland). The conversation also highlights the growing devotion to Eucharistic adoration among laypeople, emphasizing that contemplation and holiness are accessible to everyone.

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