Results tagged “Speech”

"Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ." Why is hearing celebrated in scripture while sight is held in suspicion? What advantages does the word have over the image to the life of faith? These are vital questions in an image-saturated culture that has great difficulty listening to liturgy and preaching, must less reflect on their significance. »more

James’ description of the tongue is hideous. It makes us feel as if we are in a horror movie, being pursued by a ravenously hungry and deadly monster – a slithering, slimy, poisoned tongue-beast! When we successfully cage the monster, we are free to let loose words of life, love, hope, and peace. »more