Spirituality for Beginners

Fr. Bede's almost-daily reflections. When it comes to the spiritual life, we're all beginners. I also send these out by email. Contact me at bcamera@anselm.edu. God bless!





Sunday, February 27, 2011

Civility in speech and other matters.

The decline of civility in political discourse, in radio talk shows and in other places is one of my common concerns as I get older. I wish this quote would get around. Maybe you can help.
"Definite characters are uncomfortable ones in this world, whether they are criminals or saints. People don't like others with strong opinions, unless they are opinions they hold themselves, and even then they don't admire vehemence in speech."    from Testimony of Two Men (Taylor Caldwell. 1968)

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