Words Matter

Patricia Breen McNeil suggests that the language people use for themselves and others carries significant weight. In a reflection published by Franciscan Media, McNeil notes that the words used in daily speech can impact how individuals view themselves and how they treat those they encounter.

McNeil encourages readers to examine their internal dialogue and consider whether they use harsh or unkind language toward themselves that they would never use toward another person. The reflection invites people to use words that express kindness, love, and blessing in their interactions.