The Dangers of Gossip: A Spiritual Perspective

Greetings on this the Thursday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time
Readings: Hebrews 10:19-25; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6; Mark 4:21-25

Summary

For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is secret except to come to light. Anyone who has ears to hear ought to hear.” He also told them, “Take care what you hear.

Gossip

Gossip is so corrosive. Unrestrained comments are from a well of deep-seated emotional wounds of the speaker. The gossiper has the sin. The listener bears the burden.

Measure

The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you, and still more will be given to you. To the one who has, more will be given; from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.

Carpentry

In carpentry there is a saying. Measure twice, cut once. Simple advice. Profound effect.

You are obligated to measure what you hear and repeat only truth. Truth that is helpful not hurtful.

Generative AI says

How to speak the truth in love?

• Be truthful in all dealings with others.
• Avoid lying, cheating, or deceiving others.
• Communicate the truth in a loving way.
• Act in accord with all that is true.
• Live a life of integrity and truthfulness.

Catholic Church Says

CCC 2505 Truth or truthfulness is the virtue which consists in showing oneself true in deeds and truthful in words, and guarding against duplicity, dissimulation, and hypocrisy.

Sacred Readings full text: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/013025.cfm

Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry