Silence in liturgy as the space for the Holy Ghost’s activity

Authors

  • Adelajda Sielepin Uniwersytet Papieski Jana Pawła II w Krakowie

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.402

Abstract

The aim of this article is to clarify the essential and often neglected function of liturgical silence. In practice silence is usually intended to prepare the participants for listening or reflecting upon the word, especially when proclaimed by the minister. Whereas it is vital to know that silence constitutes a creative element of the liturgy, because the involvement of the Holy Spirit. In His action and cooperation with the participants He enables them to get into communion with Christ the Word and the Person and eventually to join effectively His mission. In that sense silence helps the Holy Ghost to fulfill His function in continuing the dialogue between God and man as well as in enhancing one’s spiritual skills for the fruitful participation in the Mystery of Christ and the Church.

Published

2006-06-30

How to Cite

Sielepin, A. (2006). Silence in liturgy as the space for the Holy Ghost’s activity. The Biblical and Liturgical Movement, 59(2), 105–113. https://doi.org/10.21906/rbl.402

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 2 (2006)

Section

Articles

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