Your silence, Lord, is not the silence of abandonment.
It is the silence of a friend who discreetly stands by the one he loves.
Help us to respect and love your silence.
Your discretion, Lord, is not indifference towards us.
It shows the deep respect you have for us.
Help us to appreciate and love your discretion.
We know it, we believe it, Lord,
in silence and discretion
You are always close to us and we thank you for it.