Truth & Love

Do not accept anything as  truth if it lacks love. Do not accept anything as love which lacks truth. St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

I’ve bumped into several people lately who all shared a similar concern.  At one point in the conversation truth in media came up.  I think on some level we’re all a little frustrated as we try to  figure out who is actually telling the truth.  It’s hard to figure out what the truth really is and there is no shortage of folks ready and waiting to jump in and stir up the stories.

I suppose St. Teresa really put it all in perspective in one little quote.  For those who might not know her story, she spoke these words as she and a group of other nuns were being loaded on a cattle car headed for a concentration camp.  The message she wanted to leave with those who would follow is basic…speak truth in love.  I think I will take her words and let them guide  my speaking and listening for the next few days and see what I learn.  I think it just might change a few things.

A Seed To Plant:  Put this quote somewhere visible and let it guide what you say and how you process what you  hear.


Blessings on your day!