"At daily Mass this week (7th week of the
year) we are reading from the Book of Sirach. God inspired Jesus ben
Sirach to pen advice so beautiful and wise that the early Church used it
to instruct catechumens in their first year.
"Consider the following passage:
"My son, when you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials. Be sincere of heart and steadfast, incline your ear and receive the word of understanding, undisturbed in time of adversity. Wait on God, with patience, cling to him, forsake him not; thus will you be wise in all your ways . . ."
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on the wisdom contained in the Book of Sirach.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Advice in Times of Trial and Discouragement (26 FEB 19)
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