Saturday 15th September, 2012
Our Lady of Sorrows. 1 Corinthians 10:14-22. To you, Lord, I will offer a sacrifice of praise. Ps 115(116):12-13, 17-18. Luke 6:43-49.

  
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‘From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.’

Words have the power to bring life or death. How many of us still remember those encouraging words spoken to us by a favourite teacher many years ago? Yet it is often a small sentence of condemnation that has the most impact—you’re stupid, or fat or slow. Such remarks can really tear at one’s confidence. It can take many years to finally believe the adage that we are each special because God loves us.

It is essential that we reflect often on our spoken words. ‘Why do you call me “Lord, Lord”, Jesus says, ‘and not do what I say?’ Let us examine our words and heart today.