"The he internet has allowed us to connect with people all over the world, people we would have never met. At the same time, this connection is often anonymous, allowing us the ability to post online comments to people we will never see in person.
"This makes it relatively easy to be free with our comments, not thinking about the spiritual consequences of our actions.
"According to St. Francis de Sales, in his Introduction to the Devout Life, if we want to know the state of our soul, the initial test involves evaluating our use of words."
In a recent commentary, writer Philip Kosloski reflected on the importance of evaluating our conversations, both offline and on social networks, with respect to the role of charity and humility in our words.
To access Mr. Kosloski's complete post, please visit:
Aleteia; Philip Kosloski: How online comments can reveal the state of your soul (13 SEP 20)
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