The Forgotten Way

Perhaps I am not the only one with this problem.

Many of the troubles in my life have stemmed from things I have said.

Looking back, I see the foolishness of my ways. When I reached a milestone birthday, I decided I would rein in my talking. It seemed as if I had already talked enough in my life.

Author Matthew Kelly believes that there is great power in the tongue. In fact, he states that what we say--or don't say--can represent a path to holiness.

That is the premise of his new book, The Forgotten Way: The Saint James Master Plan. In his own masterful way, Kelly deals with the dangers of excessive talking, the benefits of positive self-talk, and various other matters aimed at helping us to use our words wisely.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Forgotten Way and recommend it as a great summer read. It's the type of book I can foresee turning to again and again in an effort to grow in holiness.