Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk

We live in a culture that is predominantly pagan. We need to be wary about assimilating its practices and values.

As the Book of Wisdom draws to a close the author presents a series of examples of God’s providence for his people. God is still powerful today and he is still our God.

Is it possible for human beings to come to know God? By studying the stars and the winds and the beauty of creation we can get some idea of the greatness and beauty of the One who brought them into being.

Wisdom is the capacity to share in God’s life–to be like God in innumerable ways. It brings about the holiness of God’s friends and pervades creation.

To a greater or lesser extent we are all ingrates. None of us has given to God really adequate thanks for everything we have received.

All that we need for life eternal arises from the gifts that God gives to his Church. May God make us conscious of his generosity.

The author of the “Book of Wisdom” offers his readers wisdom–that particular state of mind that involves openness to God, self-discipline, and humility.