Where Silence is Praise

"The following extracts are drawn from letters and notes of guidance which were never intended in the writer's mind for publication. The simple wisdom which inspires them, however, would seem to justify us in offering them to the public, and they will, we feel sure, bring precious comfort to many souls."

A worthy companion to They Speak by Silences, Where Silence is Praise gives further insight into the peace of Carthusian spirituality.

The first section is made up of extracts from letters to a friend in an Italian university. The second is a collection of notes of guidance made by a confrère accustomed to discussing his spiritual problems with the author. The spirit of this guidance - calm, discerning, ever leading on to the heroism of love - is that of St Francis de Sales whom the author took as his model in the art of spiritual direction. These writings reveal the evident humanity of a man once prey to ambition, anger and pride, yet the overwhelming atmosphere is one of deep calm, the result of a life of prayer and humility, of constant striving to improve.

First published over sixty years ago and in constant demand ever since, this edition will give inspiration and reassurance to a new generation of seekers looking for grounding in the inner life.