Lent is a time when we start to clear out the static air and tune into God. We become so used to hearing voices that they can appear to be a wall of noise which hums along in the background. We become used to this noise and when it is lessened we can become surprised by the other things we hear. We become aware of the natural sounds which surround us and which are not mediated to us by others. This quietening allows us to become present to ourselves and the environment in which we live. In coming to this place we also start to listen to the noise which is within us and the many things that can distract us and can at times seem to overwhelm us. Yet in this place, we are called to notice the person who wants us to hear his voice. This takes time and practice. We need to find that place where we can most easily be present. We need to come to this place in our own bodies with a piece of scripture or a reading that speaks to us of God. We need to still ourselves and be open to the one clear voice which speaks to us and calls us into a relationship of prayer which will transfigure our life.
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