Conversation

A quote from Catherine:


Your conversation should be simple, pleasant and useful.



During this Advent time, this could be one of the best pieces of advice from our beloved foundress. There is so much noise, hustle and bustle in the air that moments of peace should be sought after. Even if this is not a possibility, then our conversation should lend itself to peacefulness and grace.

This is a season when so many people are depressed, lonely and disillusioned. If our conversation is pleasant and useful, it can bring about harmony with others. Our works and words will then reflect another way of being in the world.Gone then would be the prattling on, the gossiping, the back stabbing and the lack of genuine cordialness. These are missing so much in our world.

Catherine wanted a cordial conversationalist to be part of the qualities for a woman of Mercy. That is still true today. Can we relate with others? Can we talk to anyone in a group? do we seek out only our friends? This season of holiday parties might be a good exercise for us to see if we can expand our graciousness by going out of our way to connect with people we do not usually converse. May our "conversation be simple, pleasant and useful."


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