How to Speak of God

Dear Philothea!

As “lovers of God” it is inevitable and important that we speak to God and of God many times. What counsel does our father Saint Francis de Sales give us on this?

“Always speak of God as of God, that is to say, with reverence and devotion without affectation or playing the preacher but with a spirit of gentleness, of charity and humility... Never speak of God or devotion negligently for the sake of talking, but always with attention and devotion. I say this for taking away from you a special kind of vanity which I find in many who make a profession of devotion. They say some fervent holy words at every turn by way of social tact without thinking of what they say. After saying them, they think that they are such as their words are, but it is not so” (IDL, Part III, Chapter 26).

Yes, if we love God we must speak of Him, and speak of Him with love, reverence, humility and gentleness: “Wisdom comes from the lips of the upright, and his tongue speaks what is right” (Psalm 37:30).

Wish you a week full of wisdom.

Peace!

Fr. George

Spiritual Director

Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Ngong 
Mgr. John Oballa Owaa & Father George