Quiet I look more pretty" is an expression in Spanish that may go with the readings. There are some people who open their mouths and with their words reveal who they truly are inside. The readings also remind not to judge anyone a priori that is before knowing them. Wait for a person to speak and hear the content of the conversation before making a judgment. When a person talks and talks they may start to unravel and reveal who they are truly. It is better to be quiet than keep talking to the detriment of self. Some people talk so much they talk themselves out of a good deal. Also, to remain in silence even more so in the midst of an unjust declaration takes discipline. Sometimes a person doesn't need to say anything and will still be vindicated by time and as the true facts are revealed. There is another saying, "A picture speaks more than a thousand words." When a person speaks without eloquence, no matter what they say, even to a thousand words, they will not be painting a pretty picture. This saying could be changed to also say "One true and profound word, well thought, discerned and spoken with authority is more rhan a thousand words said carelessly." The good use of words is called prudence. Let us pray God can grant this virtue so it can happen like St. Paul's mentions that a person can stand firm and be steadfast in the faith by the good use of their words. If a person speaks it should be build people up. If a person speaks it should be with prudence having thought about the content ahead of time. If a person speaks it should be to proclaim the victory of Christ over death. If a person speaks it should be to reveal what it's truly inside and hopefully there will be goodness to share. Let us learn how to truly listen and how to truly speak. There is merit in having a prudent silence. Think about it, pray about it, before saying anything about it. May when one speaks a word may it have meaning and power because it was well thought. Let's us pray to be prudent in our words and kind in our expressions.
