And above all other things, in this matter of conversing with thy neighbour, keep silence as much as thou canst, and then shalt thou see that by so doing thou shalt in short time be troubled with little press or company that would come to hinder thy devotions. This is my opinion herein; do thou better if thou canst. (John Climacus)

In listening to our neighbor we continue our devotions.

With you truly hearing, they are more likely to be healed.

In health they will give more time to their own devotions...

Until you are in need of their listening,

When in devotion to God and each other, we join in the sacrament of listening for the word of God.