Friday, April 15, 2022

Wisdom of Ben Sira Chapter 51

 The final chapter of Ben Sira consist of two prayers and an autobiagraphical footnote. The two prayers are beautiful prayers thanking God for his steadfast love and protection. It is the footnote that I found particularly intersting.


Ben Sira reminds us that he asked for wisdom...He sought her out in all his travels. But he is not ther yet as he says "and I will search for her until the end. " (51:14). And therein lies the challenge for us. We are never "there." We are Always on The Journey." 

Happy Easter!


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3 comments:

  1. Cindy K.April 28, 2022 at 6:33 AM

    Thank you for this. Just a little extra that I wanted for this season.

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  2. AnonymousJune 5, 2023 at 6:09 AM

    Good luck be safe

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  3. Christina WheatleyJune 11, 2023 at 5:20 PM

    So true Fr. Tom… showering you and travelers with prayers!

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