Both the first reading and the Gospel reveal how Wisdom is a precious treasure that can help us prudently prepare to face the uncertainty of life. May we pray for the gift of this virtue, especially when we find ourselves dealing with change and difficulty.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
Jesus reminds us that we cannot serve two masters. Sooner or later, we must choose who (or what) guides and directs our lives.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 31st Week of the Year
Jesus offers a parable in Luke’s Gospel that highlights the need to make course corrections in our life through prudent actions.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 31st Week of the Year
Jesus offers two parables to illustrate how Heaven rejoices when we repent, revealing the positive power of this critical component of our Christian life.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 31st Week of the Year
The Psalm Response inspires us to turn to the Lord and allow God’s grace to flood our hearts with courage, wisdom and strength.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 31st Week of the Year
The first reading encourages us to cultivate the attitude of Christ as we humbly offer our lives out of love for one another.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 31st Week of the Year
On this day we pray for all the faithful departed, that God will hold them safe and give them eternal peace.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
Study: Consider a moment when you saw someone act in a wise manner. What did you notice?
Pray: Wisdom is a precious gift; pray for it every day!
Serve: How can you help someone facing a tough challenge today? Ask the Lord for the wisdom to guide you.
Mass Readings – 32nd Sunday of the Year
With just a couple of weeks left of Ordinary Time, we hear about the wisdom of God repeatedly in the readings today.
When we talk about the concept of wisdom we often refer to the ability to see the big picture. Wisdom gives us the ability to “see around corners” and anticipate circumstances; this particular virtue allows us to step back and take in events, seeing how they relate and connect with other situations.
And God offers it to us! This is a precious spiritual gift, one that comes through the power of the Holy Spirit, and it helps us live each day in a vibrant manner. Without wisdom we can speak and act in ways that might have disastrous results, especially if we would have considered the ramifications and consequences that followed if we’d have only thought about other factors.
In order to apply wisdom to our lives we begin first with a strong foundation of prayer. The closer we draw to Jesus, the closer we connect with the source of all wisdom and understanding. As we thirst for the Lord we are nourished and sustained with God’s grace as we see with the eyes of Christ.
Wisdom then requires our action. Once we have insight we can then proceed to act in a manner that is guided by the nuances and sensitivities that confront us. We can act decisively and deliberately, aware of the situation and able to adjust and respond as needed.
This precious spiritual gift is for the asking…so ask! May we all call upon the Lord for this grace as we live our faith each day.
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Note: This post was first published on November 17, 2017.
The Saints inspire us! They are human hearts who have made it to the halls of Heaven. They understand us and they cheer us on to join their ranks. May we learn about these holy heroes so that they may welcome us when the Lord calls us out of this world.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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Jesus offers a parable about the value of a humble heart. May we let go of our comparisons in pride and as we draw close to the Lord’s love.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 30th Week of the Year
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