It is a common experience to have frequented a library. Entering the reference room is like crossing a threshold between the world of noise and the w… - Antonio Spadaro

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It is a common experience to have frequented a library. Entering the reference room is like crossing a threshold between the world of noise and the world of silence. The people one meets appear, in general, concentrated on what they are reading with an attitude of body that seems to express deep attention. The surroundings, the silence, the concentration that one 'breathes' in the air seem to recall, in some respects, entering a church and praying. The man who studies and the man who prays seem to assume similar attitudes. This analogy is very fruitful for reflection and leads one to naturally think of a spirituality of study. The Christian scholar is strongly urged to ask himself how his activity and prayer can coexist in his inner life.

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About Antonio Spadaro

Antonio Spadaro (born 1966), Italian Jesuit priest, philosopher and theologian.

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Alternative Names: Antonio Spadaro S.J. Antonio Spadaro SJ
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