Words are important. Without them our actions lose meaning. And
without meaning we cannot live. Words can offer perspective, insight,
understanding, and vision. Words can bring consolation, comfort,
encouragement and hope. Words can take away fear, isolation, shame, and
guilt. Words can reconcile, unite, forgive, and heal. Words can bring
peace and joy, inner freedom and deep gratitude. Words, in short, can
carry love on their wings. A word of love can be the greatest act of
love. That is because when our words become flesh in our own lives and
the lives of others, we can change the world. Jesus is the word made flesh. In him speaking and acting were one.
Henri Nouwen
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