By Thamajoy Reang csc.
Readings: Wis 7: 22 – 8: 1; Lk 17: 20 – 25
The first reading speaks to us about the wisdom which is the outpouring of the Spirit and the power of God in human beings.
In this passage wisdom is presented as the reflection of eternal light which dispels the darkness of human mind and lead to the knowledge of God. We come across so many authors, books, and information through social media, and we do gain lots of knowledge from them. But do we gain wisdom from them? While knowledge is the accumulation of information, wisdom is the ability to apply that knowledge in a meaningful way.
It is possible to gain knowledge from books and other sources, but it takes wisdom to apply that knowledge in a way that is consistent with our faith and values. We are encouraged to seek wisdom from God and to apply it in our daily lives, as well as share it with others. In the gospel we see that most of the contemporaries of Jesus did not have the wisdom to realize that the kingdom of God does not come with an outward, dramatic, and thunderous show.
Jesus wanted them to know that his suffering and death would make it possible for his kingdom to be realized on earth. As we realize that Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection brought redemption to humanity let us continue to allow him to reign over our lives and recognize his presence always.