“Why should we defend ourselves when we are misunderstood and misjudged? Let us leave that aside. Let us not say anything. It is so sweet to let others judge us in any way they like. O blessed silence, which gives so much peace to the soul!” — Saint Therese de Lisieux
Christ said nothing in front of Herod and his court. At times we certainly will need to defend ourselves and explain ourselves, but many other times, the only answer is humility and silent suffering out of love for Christ. People will misunderstand and misjudge us and our intentions, but our peace needs to come from living for Christ and an awareness that he knows the full truth.
