· James 1:19
It is possible to hear a person’s words while preparing our own defence. Listening asks us to pause that inner argument. In one conversation today, give the other person time to finish. You may still disagree, but you can answer with greater understanding.
A question to sit with
Who needs my unhurried attention?
One small step
Ask one sincere follow-up question before giving advice.
Pray
Holy Spirit, slow my reply and open my heart to understand. Amen.
Original reflection and prayer. The Scripture reference is chosen for personal reflection and is not necessarily the day’s Mass reading.