Sunday March 2: The Four Gates of Skillful Speech

To Practice

• Prayerfully re-read these passages again in the manner of Lectio Divina, reading them aloud to engage more of your senses and feel the vibrations in your body. Gaze at the image. What do you receive for your journey now?
• Observe with curiosity and without judgment your speech habits. After a few days, practice applying the four gates of skillful speech. What do you learn?
• You may wish to begin your day with Oh Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall proclaim your praise (Psalm 51:15) or engage some other prayer to aim your heart and speech for the day.

If you wish, you may re-read the full email reflection here: https://mailchi.mp/coutreach/2025_word-of-the-week-march2

Joan Chittister’s succinct phrase “thoughtful talk” speaks deeply to my soul. I engage in more conversations now than I have in many years. I discover that an amicable silence is a wonderful space to inhabit. This allows me to “be open to the other” with love. <3 linda

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