Choose wisdom. Choose life.

Choose life and enjoy life. 

"If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you;

"If you trust in God, you too shall live; he has set before you fire and water; to whichever you choose, stretch forth your hand. 

"Before man are life and death, good and evil, whichever he chooses shall be given him.

"Immense is the wisdom of the Lord he is mighty in power, and all-seeing. 

"The eyes of God are on those who fear him; he understands man’s every deed. No one does he command to act unjustly, to none does he give license to sin." (Sirach 15: 15 - 20).

Sunday 12th February 2023 of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time. 

Our reflection on the word of the Holy Spirit for the Churches this Sunday is from the first Reading. The Book of Sirach is from the Wisdom literature of the Old Testament. The message this Sunday is simple. Seek wisdom. Find wisdom at all cost. 

Why wisdom? Because wisdom is the gift that enables you to make good choices. The opposite of wisdom is foolishness. An example is the Prodigal Son. He made bad choices. See where it landed him. 

In the Gospel, Jesus says:

"Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

It is utter folly to choose a life that is opposed to the eternal word of God. The consequences will be concrete and immediate. This is because one has chosen to live a life that is opposed to the Divine Providence of God for him. 

"If you choose you can keep the commandments, they will save you."

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