“Grant me, O Lord, a tongue of kindness, that my words may heal and not wound, and that I may speak peace into the hearts of others.” -Alcuin of York (c. 735-804) Source: Alcuin of York, The Bishops, Kings, and Saints of York, trans. Peter Godman (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1982), p. 145.
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Quote of the Week, Patient and Thoughtful Speech, Isidore of Seville, 7th Century
“Let your speech be patient and your silence thoughtful, for the wise man speaks so as to teach, not to wound.” —Isidore of Seville (c 560 – 636 AD) Source: Isidore of Seville, Sententiae, trans. Thomas L. Knoebel, in Isidore of Seville: Sententiae, vol. 3 of Ancient Christian Writers: The Works of the Fathers in Translation, ed. Thomas C. Oden …
New Graduate Professional Society, Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS)
In 2024 the CCSN launched Kristos Logos Paideia, a global undergraduate honor society for Christian communication scholars. This year we are pleased to announce the launch of our professional society for graduate students, Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS). Christian Communication Scholars Society (CCSS) A global community of developing Christian communication graduate and post-doctoral scholars interested in growing and exploring the …
Still time to register, please support and share, upcoming webinar, Student Essay Winners
Title: Student Essay Competition Winners, Kristos Logos Paideia Honor Society Presenters: Sunshine Tarpey (Palm Beach Atlantic University); Jason Gaston (William Carey University) Date/Time: Monday, September 15, 6-7 pm EST Description: The Kristos Logos Paideia Undergraduate Communication Honor Society is excited to invite you to our very 1st annual student presentations on “Faith and Communication.” Following our mission to encourage and …
Quote of the week, Self-control and Speech, by Origen, 3rd Century
“He who is truly wise and practices self-control will guard his tongue, knowing that words can wound more deeply than swords, and that silence often speaks more faithfully than speech.” –Origen (c. 185 – 254 AD) Question for reflection: When I speak—especially in moments of tension or disagreement—do my words reflect the holiness and honor I seek to cultivate in …
