Monday of the Seventh Week in Ordinary Time

Our readings today speak about God’s magnificence and Jesus’ healing power.  The first reading of wisdom is a good reminder, for me, of the depth and breadth of God’s love and power. The wisdom of God knows no limit…as reflected in the numerous grains of sand…the drops of rain and …. in the days of eternity.

As I reflect on this passage, I am reminded that God’ wisdom is limitless even when it comes to the numerous annoying details of daily life, the countless argumentative comments in our political arena these days, the numerous ways that we judge and hurt our fellow human beings on a regular basis.  I try to remain hopeful that that God’s wisdom will continue to pour forth in hopeless situations, in years-old grudges and in violent aggressions throughout our world today. This first reading from Sirach is a reminder of how small we are and how much wisdom there is in God’s creation… in the wisdom of God “poured forth upon all his works.”