Gossip. Flattery. Harsh words. Lies. Most of us know the sting of speech gone wrong—and the quiet shame of realizing we were the ones who caused it. In Training the Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech, Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., beloved Dominican preacher and teacher, offers a clear-eyed, compassionate, and deeply practical guide to reclaiming the gift of language. Rooted in the Catholic virtue tradition, this brief but powerful book shows that verbal holiness is not about silence or stiffness, but about ordering our words toward their highest purpose: communion with God and one another.

Why You'll Love It

• Written by Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., one of today's most engaging Catholic voices
• Warm, accessible, and grounded in classical virtue ethics—never preachy
• Offers concrete, habit-forming practices rather than vague spiritual advice
• Covers the full range of speech sins: gossip, lying, flattery, crass humor, and more
• Equally useful for personal growth, parish study groups, or spiritual direction
• Short enough to read in a weekend, rich enough to revisit for years

Product Details

• Author: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
• Publisher: Emmaus Road Publishing
• ISBN: 978-1-64585-517-0
• Format: Paperback
• Price: $17.99

Perfect For...

• Catholics seeking to grow in virtue and deepen their prayer life
• Anyone struggling with gossip, harsh words, or habitual dishonesty
• Confirmation candidates and RCIA participants exploring Christian maturity
• Small faith-sharing groups and parish book clubs
• A thoughtful gift for a friend, spouse, or spiritual directee
• Lenten or Advent reading focused on interior conversion

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