by Paul Brian Campbell,SJ

Everything said about God is false.”

The disciples knew what was coming next.

The master continued, “Words are only a distortion of a reality that can never be comprehended by reason.”

Frustrated, the disciples asked him what they should do.

“Just be in silence.”

A young disciple ventured, “Why do you keep on talking then?”

The master smiled. “Ah, but you have not understood. Don’t just listen to my words. Listen to the silence.”