🔥 "Let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes,’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no.’ Anything more is from the evil one." – Matthew 5:37

In this eye-opening episode of Catholic Girl on the Radio, Rita dives into Jesus’ radical command against swearing oaths, unpacking the wisdom of St. Augustine, St. John Chrysostom, and Cornelius à Lapide. Discover why Christ calls us to absolute truthfulness—and how modern culture’s casual use of oaths (even "I swear to God!") violates this sacred teaching.

📖 You’ll Learn:

• Why swearing oaths was permitted in the Old Testament—but forbidden for Christians.

• The danger of "little lies" and how they erode trust in God and others.

• How St. Augustine explains the Apostles’ "oaths" (like Paul’s "God is my witness") without hypocrisy.

• St. John Chrysostom’s fiery take: Why swearing is now "of the evil one"—and how to break the habit.

• Cornelius à Lapide’s defense of lawful oaths in court—but why they should be rare and reverent.

• Practical steps to purify your speech and live with Gospel integrity in a world of deception.

💡 Hard Truths You Need to Hear:

• "If you don’t swear at all, you can’t swear falsely." – St. Augustine

• "Swearing is like breastfeeding—good for spiritual infants, but childish for mature Christians." – St. John Chrysostom

• "Every time you swear by heaven, earth, or your head, you invoke GOD as your witness—whether you realize it or not."

🔍 Perfect for you if:

• You’ve ever said "I swear to God!" without thinking.

• You struggle with white lies or exaggeration.

• You want to speak with Christ-like honesty in a culture of spin and deception.

✝️ "The mouth speaks what the heart is full of." – Matthew 12:34

💬 Let’s discuss! Comment below:

• How do you strive for truthfulness in daily speech?

• Have you ever caught yourself swearing casually? How did you break the habit?

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"Truth is not a virtue—it’s a LIFESTYLE."

Thanks for listening! See you in the next episode. 🙏✨