Today, we are called to order our priorities rightly. Solomon chose wisdom; the merchant chose the pearl. When faced with difficult questions, we too must recognize what is most valuable and let go of everything else. Those considering abortion may sacrifice much by choosing life, but they can trust in God’s abundant blessings, for life is His greatest gift.
Read MoreWhile giving instructions to the 72 disciples for their first great missionary journey, our Blessed Lord commanded them to pray to the “Lord of the harvest” to send out more laborers into His harvest.
Read MoreThe book of Wisdom encouraged Jews in their faith as they tried to live observantly in a Hellenized culture. As in their time, with growing scientific knowledge and a plurality of philosophical systems from which to seek wisdom, we Catholics need to see anew the wisdom in our own rich tradition.
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