Wise Speech

…”A wise man is known by his few words.” (RB 7.61)

Someone once said that the value of being a silent person is that when that person speaks others listen to hear the wisdom shared. (I must not have paid much attention to the comment or I don’t desire to be considered wise because silence has rarely been considered one of my virtues.)

Benedict is encouraging his followers to be discerning and prudent in speech. Every thought that passes the mind does not need to be expressed. There are factors such as tact and appropriateness of comments that need to be considered before speaking.

May I learn daily to be wise and prudent in my speech.

Sr. Catherine, OSB