Reflection

“Solitude is the place where you can hear the voice that calls you beloved.” –Henri J.M. Nouwen

Prayer

Loving God,

Too much noise in our lives crowds out your voice. Too much distraction makes it hard to sit still, let alone sit still long enough for the fullness of solitude to be felt. Nevertheless we pray for the freedom to find moments of stillness, silence, and solitude, where your voice can be heard in the quiet of our hearts, speaking words of life that we need and can share with others around us. We pray this for the sake of those who serve so faithfully in this healing ministry, devoting so much of their time and energy to the care of our patients and families, and our wider communities. Indeed we pray this for all our sake—lead us into more frequent moments of life-giving solitude. Amen.

Call to Action

Be deliberate about carving out time for soul-enriching solitude today, even if only for a few minutes. Listen.