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In a hectic world, where everything is telling you it is more important than anything else, quiet is a great gift.

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Quiet is good for the soul.

Reflection

There are two quiet times in the year, possibly three; Thanksgiving morning, New Year’s morning, and sometimes Christmas Day evening. My Favorite is Thanksgiving morning. Hardly anyone is on their way to work; there is very little background road noise, and cooking probably has yet to start. Take the time to be quiet, and luxuriate in it.

When the crush became too much for Jesus, he would withdraw to be by himself. After the Feeding of the 5000 in St. John’s Gospel, he writes, “Perceiving then that they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself,” apparently his regular practice.

Not everyone is blessed with a quiet Thanksgiving morning. Those who keep the gas stations open and a bunch of restaurants. Nice is free; over-tipping is appreciated. Be nice to those people.