February 2017 archive of Reflections

February 2017 archive of Reflections

In Quest of Wisdom

Posted by Diane Roden on 2/08/17

     One of the sections in the Christian Bible is known as “Wisdom Books” or “Wisdom Literature”! In the first reading today, we are presented with words that form a part of Wisdom Literature:  Sirach 15:15-20 which pose the question of choice between life and death, good and evil.

     Wisdom Literature seeks to reflect on the realities of life and hopes to translate them in the light of God. It seeks to understand the world better in line with the justice of God. Furthermore, Wisdom literature seeks to interpret correctly the meaning of things, the realities that face the human community in relation to the divine command. In brief, Wisdom Literature reminds us that events and realities in human life should not be taken for granted. They always have a deep lesson for humanity! That being the case, we all would be wise to engage in the conversation, trying to understand the events unfolding around us, both remote and ... Read More »

. . . I’m gonna let it shine!

Posted by Diane Roden on 2/02/17

     In our part of the world, January is just plain gloomy. Our son and his family returned after 10 years in Atlanta, and as much as he loves being with family, he does not like these grey days of winter.  Here in the midst of what the Church ... Read More »

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