Saint Wulfric

Saint Wulfric was a 12th-century English hermit who chose a life of prayer, simplicity, and hidden sacrifice. He lived in a small cell attached to a church in Haselbury, spending his days in fasting, counsel, and constant prayer. Though physically confined, his spiritual influence reached kings and common people alike.

Today, his life asks us to reconsider what truly matters.

Wulfric stepped away from noise, ambition, and comfort—not because the world was evil, but because his heart longed for deeper union with God. In a culture that values visibility and productivity, his hidden life reminds us that fruitfulness is not measured by attention, but by faithfulness.

We may not be called to a hermit’s cell, but we are called to interior silence.

How often do we fill every quiet space with distraction? How often do we avoid stillness because it makes us uncomfortable? Yet it is in silence that God speaks most clearly.

Today, consider embracing one small act of intentional silence—turn off the noise, pause before reacting, or spend five quiet minutes with God. What feels like “doing nothing” may become the most important part of your day.

Daily Reflection Question:
How do I respond when life feels confining or limited?