“Let the mouth of the Christian be trained to speak only what is true, what is just, what is kind. Let it be far from deceit, far from slander, far from idle talk. For the tongue is a servant of the heart, and the heart must be ruled by Christ.” –Pope Leo 1, 5th Century (c. 391 – 461) Source: …
A Prayer for Acceptable Speech, by Origen, 3rd Century
“May the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, our Helper and Redeemer. Teach us to speak only what is true, to listen with humility, and to proclaim Your wisdom with boldness and grace.” —Origen (c. 185 – c. 253) Source: Origen of Alexandria, On Prayer (Περὶ εὐχῆς), trans. John …
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Quote of the Week, “Speech like the Mystery of the Altar,” by Paschasius Radbertus,
“Let your speech be like the mystery of the altar—reverent, incarnational, and full of awe. Speak not to explain away the sacred, but to enter it. For the Christian theologian must speak as one who has contemplated the Eucharist and found Christ present. In every doctrine, let your words be shaped by Scripture and lifted by worship. The tongue that …
A Prayer for the Stillness of Speech, by John Henry Newman, 19th Century
“Let your speech be like the stillness of doctrine—measured, mystical, and full of light. Speak not to argue, but to adore. For the Christian theologian must speak as one who has pondered mystery and found rest in reverence. In every reflection, let your words be shaped by Scripture and lifted by silence. The tongue that reasons with humility becomes a …
Quote of the Week, Words and Deeds, Alcuin of York, 9th Century
“Let your discourse be consistent with your life, that your words may teach no less than your deeds. Speak not to please, but to profit; not to flatter, but to edify. For the tongue of the wise is a tree of life, and the mouth of fools pours out folly.” — Alcuin of York (c. 735 – 804) Source: Alcuin …
A Prayer for Human Language, Johannes Scotus Eriugena, 9th Century
“Lord, grant me the grace to speak as I ought, and to understand what I speak. May my tongue be guided by Your wisdom, and my mind illumined by Your light, so that I may not err in what I say, nor be deceived in what I hear. Let every word be a step toward truth, and every silence a …
Column entry, The Moral Catechism of Sam Altman, by Chase Mitchell
Column: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story December entry: “The Moral Catechism of Sam Altman” Column Description: Image to Image: Musings on Faith, Media, and Story is a monthly column that illuminates old and new ideas about media ecology from a Christian perspective. Dr. Mitchell will explore what it means to bear God’s image and Christian witness in a …
New Book, Words that Shape Us: How America’s Most Influential Evangelical Magazines Craft the Narrative of Christian Culture
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A Prayer for Divine Guidance in Communication, by Gregory of Nazianzus, 4th Century
“Lord, give me words when I have to speak, and silence when I should not. May my tongue be guided by your wisdom, and my heart by your truth.” —Gregory of Nazianzus (c. 329 – 389) Source: Gregory of Nazianzus, Oration 2: In Defence of His Flight to Pontus, in St. Gregory of Nazianzus: Rhetorical and Philosophical Works, trans. and …
