Silence of the Mind and Word of Prayer

Authors

  • Savu TOTU Department of Philosophy, University of Bucharest, Romania Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71210/mjrvs.10.a.8

Keywords:

Mind, Word, Spirit, Saint Gregory the Theologian, contemplative prayer, heart, deeds, words and silence

Abstract

The silence of the mind is the heart’s dialogue with God. A peaceful mind resides in a peaceful heart, communicating with God through “unspeakable words,” as the Apostle Paul affirms. This paper explores the connection among actions, words, and silence as depicted in Saint Gregory the Theologian’s Twelfth Homily, aiming to understand what he describes as 'the silence of the mind,' a result of spiritual insight and an expression of contemplative prayer. 

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Published

2026-05-29

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): MEΘEXIS Journal of Research in Values and Spirituality

Section

Patristic research

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How to Cite

“Silence of the Mind and Word of Prayer”. 2026. MEΘEXIS Journal of Research in Values and Spirituality 6 (1): 181-90. https://doi.org/10.71210/mjrvs.10.a.8.

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