8th Week in Ord. Time, Saturday – 3rd June 2023 – Sirach 51,12-20; Mark 11,27-33
In Quest for Wisdom
The first reading brings to focus the theme of wisdom and presents a canticle in praise of wisdom. It is arranged with Hebrew alphabets describing one’s quest for wisdom. Today’s reading suggests that wisdom comes through prayer, persistent study of God’s word, and attention to instruction. To assist in the process of gaining wisdom, one must avoid sin, seek enlightenment, and possess ardent desire. Wisdom can be attained by being in relationship with the God of wisdom. God is the source of all wisdom and it is perhaps the greatest gift that God can give to anyone. Wisdom gives vision, the ability to see and understand the meaning and direction of life. Through wisdom, we understand how all things relate to each other, to God and to ourselves. It is based, not on knowledge, but on deep insight into what we know. Wisdom consists in being able to see with great clarity. Therefore, the search for wisdom is one we should pursue all our life.
