Catholic Answers Live - Sins of Speech

What does it mean to commit sins of speech? Msgr. Pope discusses gossip, lies, and more.

Questions Covered:

 

• 18:57 - Are casual greetings sinful, for example, responding that you’re doing well if you’re not? 
• 24:19 - I spontaneously exaggerate about a lot of things. Is that sinful? 
• 33:32 - I have two children who are away from the faith. Should I say something to them about the faith? It can cause them to get defensive and angry? 
• 44:33 - Is it a sin to speak out or to stay quiet in a situation where you see injustice? 
• 50:53 - When I hear Catholics demeaning the Church or saying things that I find offensive, should I respond to them?