The sound of silence.

25. February 2004, 17:22 UhrMemory Makersadmin

 

Arrange to take your group to a working Abbey or monastery preferably o­ne that has a vow of silence and spend the day there with your group. <P>

 

Most of these will have several small chapels and beautiful grounds.  <P>

For many this is a really daunting thought especially the silence but most come away changed. <P>

 

Get them to bring Bibles and give them some verses to read and some thoughts to guide each hour but allow plenty of space for them to contemplate for themselves. <P>

 

Before you go encourage them to use the space to pray and listen, a note book and pen is a good idea. <P>

 

You may wish to take a pack lunch and take a break at lunch time so the group can speak but personally I would go for the whole day. <P>

 

If you can get the nuns or monks to sing for the group during o­ne of their prayer times this will also make a lasting impact. <P>

 

Often the journey home is pretty quiet as well as they contemplate what they have experienced. <P>

 

Are you brave enough?

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