Psalm 34 admonishes thus, regarding gossiping: “Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit” (34:13).

In his entry at a Montmartre retreat during Holy Week in 1952, Saint John XXIII wrote: “Friendliness, serenity and imperturbable patience! I must always remember that ‘a soft answer turns away wrath’ (Prov 15:1). What bitterness is caused by a rough, abrupt or impatient manner!”

Lord, keep my tongue away from evil. Amen.

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