Feast of St. Monica
The value of Tears
So often in the world nowadays people argue and curse and condemn others who think differently than they do.
The vitriolic nature of conversation does not lead to conversion.
What does then?
Tears!
Tears show love and compassion;
Tears are disarming and vulnerable.
Monica was not going to out debate her son Augustine who was one of the greatest minds in the history of the world to become Christian.
So Instead of trying to change her son’s mind to become Christian through argumentation she sought to change his heart through her tears.
Next time one wants to change or get through to another person try tears.
One may have to shed a lifetime of tears as did Monica,
But It will show a sincerity that words fail to show.
And it may just bring about a change of heart!
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