The silence of God

The silence of God

We are not always comfortable with silence — especially when it is deafening. That’s why we instinctively reach for our phones, surf the internet, play music, or turn on the TV. We try to fill what feels like a void, afraid of what the absence of sound might reveal. In our conversations, silence often feels awkward or incomplete. We feel compelled to speak — offering opinions, explanations, justifications. We argue to be heard and, more often th…

Good Friday and the Silence of God

This piece is adapted from this week's newsletter. Consider subscribing to Above Anime, which sends an original anime-focused devotional and a rundown of our content each week to your inbox. The subscription is free. Good Friday is a day of contemplation for Christians across the globe as we head into the more celebratory Resurrection Sunday.…

Good Friday arrives in Cordoba full of symbolism, deep emotions and a sober beauty that marks one of the most intense days of Holy Week. From the early morning to the early evening, the city becomes a scene of silence, devotion and recollection, with seven brotherhoods that will put on the street their penitence station to accompany the last moments of Christ in his Passion and the serene sadness of his Mother.The day begins in the early morning…