Wisdom is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We might ask ourselves how, in our own words, we would describe wisdom. I see wisdom as the ability to discern what is right and good. Wisdom could also be seen as the ability to see the world through the eyes of God, the creator of all that is good.
Sirach illustrates the role of wisdom in the lives of those who seek her. According to Sirach, wisdom is to be received and acted upon in those who love her. Wisdom is seen as practical and down to earth.
As Christians, we are called to pray for wisdom, both as individuals and as a Christian community. Prejudice, malice, rash judgment, gossip, arrogance, and sarcasm go against wisdom. In praying for wisdom, we could pray for patience, tolerance, transparency, and fortitude. In wisdom, we are called to listen and dialogue with others, not just to speak our own minds. We need to be with Christ, or else we are against him.
Let us pray to the Holy Spirit today for the gift of wisdom. We are called to pray for wisdom each day. It is a constant process. Wisdom, ultimately a gift from God. A gift of his grace. An extraordinary gift.
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