By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture - A word either accurately describes reality or distorts it—which in turn may reflect either incompetence or intention. Words are like notes in a symphony. In the proper context, they bring music to our ears but misplaced, they distract... The abuses of words (e.g., “pro-choice” and “transgender”) separate us from reality and our encounter with the Kingdom. Words have a civilizing effect when used with temperance and accuracy. (“Good man!”) ...