God's gift, A well-trained tongue for me

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : Holy Week : Wednesday*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 26:14-25*

*FIRST READING - Is 50:4-9a*

*God's gift, A well-trained tongue for me*

*1) A well-trained Tongue*

The First reading of the day speaks about the well trained tongue. 

A well trained tongue is very necessary thing, in order to live a good and holy life 

At times, it is the tongue which creates a problem, because of which we suffer a lot

*2) The purpose of Well-trained Tongue*

The first reading of the day also highlights the purpose of the tongue, that also a well trained tongue. 

Primarily a well trained tongue is necessary to speak a word to those who are weary and suffer from various things 

Since our words have power and our words can change the situation and the life of the person, speaking to those who are depressed, those who are confused, those who do not understand the good things, a well trained tongue can help in such situations

*3) A well trained tongue is a great Asset*

There are lots of assets in our life. 

But there is no more valuable asset than a well trained tongue, which is a primarily a great gift of God.

A well trained tongue can bring all the possible assets in life. Because, if the speech is right and powerful one can achieve anything in life 

So a well trained tongue is a great valuable gift of God to us 

*4) Well trained tongue - A continuous process*

A well trained tongue does not happen over night 

Its a long process and one has to pay maximum attention to the same in training ones tongue. 

So one who struggles continuously can, train his/her tongue. 

*5) Training tongue is a herculean Task*

Training ones tongue is not a easy task. It is a very difficult and challenging task 

But training the tongue is not a impossible thing. 

One who tries in this area, can achieve the success 

*6) How well trained my tongue is?*

As we look at our own life, it is necessary to reflect, how about my tongue? 

Have I trained my tongue?

In what way I use my tongue? 

A well trained tongue can not involve in gossip, negativity in remarks, humiliating words, insulting speeches, telling lies and various other similar things 

If so what is the training of my tongue? 

What are the ways do I use to train my tongue??

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*