It sounds like a preview for a modern movie: "She came to me in her beauty...I became resolutely devoted to her...I burned with desire for her...I became preoccupied with her...I came to know her secrets" (Sir 51:14, 18, 19). Who is this desirable woman of the author's dreams? She is Lady Wisdom (Sir 51:13).
Listen to the author's testimony concerning Lady Wisdom:
The Lord gives nothing to those who put expedience ahead of wisdom (Mk 11:33). He gives much to those who burn with desire for wisdom (see Sir 51:19; 1 Kgs 3:9ff). "Get wisdom" (Prv 4:5).
| PRAYER: | Jesus, Wisdom (1 Cor 1:30), I ask You in faith to give me wisdom as You have promised in Your Word (Jas 1:5). |
| PROMISE: | "The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul." –Ps 19:8 |
| PRAISE: | Mary Beth has entrusted her life to Mary, our Blessed Mother, the Seat of Wisdom, who brings her ever closer to Jesus. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
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