Seeking God’s Wisdom in the World Today
In our world today, the catalyst igniting the search for the Spirit of Wisdom is oft-times sparked by unforeseen circumstances that bring us to our knees.
The Wisdom Books of Scripture affirm that we never face the trials of life alone. God has been kindling humanity with divine Wisdom since before his creation of time. The Son of God has come and has given mankind understanding, so that we may know Him who is True (Jn 5:20).
In his book Making God’s Life Tangible in a Troubled World, Fr. David Keller explicates that “the human journey is a movement from bearing the image of God in our nature to becoming “likeness” of God through our manner of life.” The beloved people of God are on a shared quest to answer his call to “turn the ear to the Spirit of Wisdom and apply the heart to understanding” (Prov 2:2). However, living in a fallen world relentlessly competing for souls makes the path leading to God’s Wisdom imperceptible.
Be assured, God sees every cunning technique and tempting condition the adversary assembles to reorient our attention to rely on human wisdom – what the world compels us to believe – rather than the divine. St. Paul warns that “We have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God. We impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual” (1 Corinthians 2:12-14).
Hence, the great evangelist proclaims that only the Spirit of Wisdom that comes from above can open our eyes to see the never ending presence of God’s unfailing love. We are citizens of heaven – walking with one foot on the earth, and the other in Christ’s kingdom. Ultimately, the endgame in today’s world is to dismiss the Word of Scripture as mere myth. Practicing a contemplative praying life, Wisdom keeps me protectively centered on God’s truth knowing that it is He who calls me by name (Isa 43:1). Moreover, I center my intellect, will and understanding on God alone. As Fr. Kelly affirms “The cost of discipleship is a willingness to live no longer for myself, but for God and what He desires for human life and the world.”
Ultimately, Paul’s final destination must be our own as disciples – to become Christ in totality (totus Christus).
Discover the Spirituality of Benedictine St. Hildegard of Bingen
Enumerating the spiritual gifts of St. Hildegard and immeasurable contributions to the Catholic Church is like counting grains of sand along the ocean shore. Through her mystical experiences, she saw humanity as “living sparks” of God’s love, coming from God as daylight comes from the sun. A Doctor of the Church and gifted musician, she guides me to “Observe the Father, who, in his Fatherly devotion reveals his shining brightness to the faithful.” Her visions beautifully dovetail with Solomon’s kingly encounter with Wisdom. In his words, “Wisdom is the reflection of eternal light, the spotless mirror of the power of God” (Wis 7:26).
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