ADVICE ON MURMURRING

The topic of murmuring came up again this week.  I wrote a rant about it before,

( 2017 post here )  but it is a sin that comes very easily to my own lips.

Grumbling causes great harm to communites, and was a particular concern to St. Benedict. My copy of the Rule had a full appendix on the subject. 

Advice on avoiding grumbling from

https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/faith-and-character/faith-and-character/do-not-grumble-no-murmuring-and-no-complaining.html 

Give thanks to the Lord for His many blessings He has showered down on you, 

is in the moment giving to you, and will give you in the future. Think about all that 

you truly can be thankful for, and switch from thoughts of aggravation to thoughts 

of appreciation.  St. Paul gives us a tip here, as well: 

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, 

whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, 

whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, 

if there is anything worthy of praise, 

think about these things." (Phil 4:8)