Don’t Rush the Silence: Rediscovering Stillness in Mass

Don’t Rush the Silence: Rediscovering Stillness in Mass

We tend to rush through the Sacred Mysteries, forgetting the silence meant to gather the broken pieces of our lives before God.

True stillness prepares the soul for mercy.

A Catholic news organization reports on the importance of stillness in Mass.

In talking to a pious young priest, I asked about the length of the pause he observes before beginning the Penitential Rite.

The priest strives for punctilio in keeping all the rubrics in place while saying Mass.

Author's summary: Rediscover stillness in Mass.

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National Catholic Register National Catholic Register — 2025-10-12

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