Silence and Solitude
Sermon on the practice of Silence and Solitude. How did Jesus practice silence and solitude? How and why should we, as disciples of Jesus, practise silence and solitude?
Model Yachtsmen
At the edge of the lake they stand,
Remote controllers in their hand,
Staring in rapt concentration,
Each to his yacht – full attention.
Through their thumbs the wind strength sensing,
Alert to subtle changes, tensing,
Tweaking tillers, adjusting course,
Trimming sails and feeling the force.
Low-Flying Swallow
Suddenly, from behind me,
A startling black flash
Darts past my legs;
Sleek pointed wings,
Forked tail, streamlined,
Flying ankle-height,