Thank you for this. I've always been 'quiet', but I had been trying to become more and more talkative, and I see how many times idle words would come out of me. Looks like I need to be more silent. Thanks again, and peace be with you.
I absolutely adore this teaching. I was so moved by finding everything I ever needed in the life and wisdom of Elder Joseph the Hesychast that I actually prayed for Our Heavenly Father to help me talk less Not a few months later I caught a virus for a few days ( after not being sick for 5 years ) and I lost my voice permanently. It’s been 3 months now and the I wouldn’t trade it for the peace I have in my heart Thank you May it be blessed 🌴🌴🌴
It's very interesting what you say about being in silence after DL. When I was a nun in a Catholic semi-eremetical Monastery we always had a half hour of Thanksgiving after the Mass where everyone remained in their stadsidi for a half an hour(in Thanksgiving for having received the Eucharist). I really miss that. It was a bit shocking when I became Orthodox and saw people greeting each other and shaking hands while in line for Communion and afterwards as well....just so casual...
@@marieegypt7091this is why I deliberately take communion last and stay in the church, sit in the chairs and do “The Jesus Prayer” for 30 mins to an hour in a chair on the sides just so I avoid the crowd and the hustle and bustle Everyone finds it strange but I always need to cool off and absorb the silence so I can absorb that peace and have it for the rest of the day. That and I never sleep before church since I’m up all night and I need to rest before I go home lol
@@marieegypt7091 Yes, it is unfortuante to see this in many parishes; but in my experience, most if not all Orthodox monasteries keep relative silence and stillness post-Liturgy. Also, another difference between most parishes and monasteries is that people seem to talk a lot more in the church before and after church, whereas in monasteries most people going there intuitively know not to unless absolutely necessary... seems that it's just a lack of education on proper etiquette in the church...
In the book, Read the Bible to Change the World, the author says most people are saying to talk to God, but I say to listen to God. I'm paraphrasing there but you get what I mean. That is so true. We're all so busy running our mouth, listening to music, talking, talking, talking, but when do we just sit down and listen? This is a good reminder.
Being a reserved and almost mute introvert, this tickles my spirit with joy lol. I'm pretty much mute and very much act as a hermit living in a very busy metropolitan city...its weirds people out but nobody acknowledges anyone here anymore anyways unfortunately.
Actually conversations between me and two elders at different times: With a monastic hermit *Me:* I have trouble at work. I keep falling into inappropriate conversations with my co-workers. *Hermit:* Have you tried shutting up? With the abbot of a monastery *Me:* Abouna, I'm struggling to pray. The pilgrims that come here are so noisy and don't respect the silence of the monastery. *Abbot, with a baffled smile, throwing his hands in the air:* But you don't shut up! All these monks speak in riddles. I don't understand what they're trying to tell me...
All of us could use more silence today, and I’ll put myself at the top of those who need it. It is a struggle to know that balance concerning coffee hour/agape meal and silence. In our parish the talk is generally about the Faith from one table to the next and it offers much time for continued catechetical work for those moving toward Holy Illumination. At one time I left right after Liturgy and that is blessed in one way, and staying to deepen ties between the brethren is also blessed. But I am thankful for this reminder of the other perspective. May God enlighten us in the world, what is the proper measure of all things. I do not pretend to have all of this down pat and know I will answer for many idle words spoken. May the Lord be merciful to me and to all of us! Thank you brother!
Another channel to binge thank you 🙏
Excellent video, thank you.
Well done, Brother.
Thank you for this. I've always been 'quiet', but I had been trying to become more and more talkative, and I see how many times idle words would come out of me.
Looks like I need to be more silent. Thanks again, and peace be with you.
So profound!! This hasn’t come up in discussion elsewhere that I learn from.. now I wonder why we all gather for social time after Liturgy?! 😮
I absolutely adore this teaching. I was so moved by finding everything I ever needed in the life and wisdom of Elder Joseph the Hesychast that I actually prayed for Our Heavenly Father to help me talk less
Not a few months later I caught a virus for a few days ( after not being sick for 5 years ) and I lost my voice permanently. It’s been 3 months now and the I wouldn’t trade it for the peace I have in my heart
Thank you
May it be blessed
🌴🌴🌴
@@thelonelyhesychast Wow! God works in mysterious ways!!
It's very interesting what you say about being in silence after DL. When I was a nun in a Catholic semi-eremetical Monastery we always had a half hour of Thanksgiving after the Mass where everyone remained in their stadsidi for a half an hour(in Thanksgiving for having received the Eucharist). I really miss that. It was a bit shocking when I became Orthodox and saw people greeting each other and shaking hands while in line for Communion and afterwards as well....just so casual...
@@marieegypt7091this is why I deliberately take communion last and stay in the church, sit in the chairs and do “The Jesus Prayer” for 30 mins to an hour in a chair on the sides just so I avoid the crowd and the hustle and bustle
Everyone finds it strange but I always need to cool off and absorb the silence so I can absorb that peace and have it for the rest of the day. That and I never sleep before church since I’m up all night and I need to rest before I go home lol
@@ORTHOPRAXIA33indeed He does, my parents hate it since they are so talkative and loud being Balkan but hopefully they’ll turn around
@@marieegypt7091 Yes, it is unfortuante to see this in many parishes; but in my experience, most if not all Orthodox monasteries keep relative silence and stillness post-Liturgy. Also, another difference between most parishes and monasteries is that people seem to talk a lot more in the church before and after church, whereas in monasteries most people going there intuitively know not to unless absolutely necessary... seems that it's just a lack of education on proper etiquette in the church...
Be quiet and listen to God☦
In the book, Read the Bible to Change the World, the author says most people are saying to talk to God, but I say to listen to God. I'm paraphrasing there but you get what I mean. That is so true. We're all so busy running our mouth, listening to music, talking, talking, talking, but when do we just sit down and listen? This is a good reminder.
Great video! Thank you and God bless you!
Thank you, this is very helpful for me.
Me too.
Being a reserved and almost mute introvert, this tickles my spirit with joy lol.
I'm pretty much mute and very much act as a hermit living in a very busy metropolitan city...its weirds people out but nobody acknowledges anyone here anymore anyways unfortunately.
Actually conversations between me and two elders at different times:
With a monastic hermit
*Me:* I have trouble at work. I keep falling into inappropriate conversations with my co-workers.
*Hermit:* Have you tried shutting up?
With the abbot of a monastery
*Me:* Abouna, I'm struggling to pray. The pilgrims that come here are so noisy and don't respect the silence of the monastery.
*Abbot, with a baffled smile, throwing his hands in the air:* But you don't shut up!
All these monks speak in riddles. I don't understand what they're trying to tell me...
Truly a mystery
Is the document with you on the screen, Hesychasm A Beginners Guide, available for purchase or pdf download? Thanks.
Amazing Saint Yostos El Anthony Egyptian saint that always silent
I think this does not apply within family. Your wife and chilldren need you to talk to them a lot.
Serious question, does this follow with texting?
@@ambrose9968 I think so yes; keep your words limited to what’s necessary
Even when we rebuke group of people when they do evil destroy our world, should we stay silent. I wish you could advise me on this. thanks
The silent monk
this is for monastics only
@@bobbyjoe373 what makes you say that? Did you watch the full video?
This is for everyone! Did you listen carefully? When you talk a lot it burdens the soul.
Be still and know that I am God. It’s written in the Bible. That means be silent, listen to God’s voice when you are silent and have peace.
All of us could use more silence today, and I’ll put myself at the top of those who need it. It is a struggle to know that balance concerning coffee hour/agape meal and silence. In our parish the talk is generally about the Faith from one table to the next and it offers much time for continued catechetical work for those moving toward Holy Illumination. At one time I left right after Liturgy and that is blessed in one way, and staying to deepen ties between the brethren is also blessed. But I am thankful for this reminder of the other perspective. May God enlighten us in the world, what is the proper measure of all things. I do not pretend to have all of this down pat and know I will answer for many idle words spoken. May the Lord be merciful to me and to all of us! Thank you brother!