Hands to open the gates and the self to direct the soul to Wisdom/Scriptures

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : Eight Week :  Saturday*

*Gospel : Mk 11:27-33*

*First Reading : Sir 51:12 cd-20*

*Hands to open the gates and the self to direct the soul to Wisdom/Scriptures*

*1) Search for Wisdom*

The first reading of the day speaks about the Wisdom 

Wisdom is nothing but the - the ability to make sensible decisions and judgements.

In other words it is the inspirational knowledge which comes from above, filled with divine quality

*2) Wisdom is found in Scriptures*

For a Christian, the first source of Wisdom is found in Sacred Scripture 

Because sacred Scripture is nothing but the Word of God, which reveal the Love of God and the Plan of Salvation to the Entire World

Since the Scriptures contain all the details for a holy and blessed life, which help the human beings to live a good and moral, which ultimately leads to eternal life 

So scriptures are the primary and the Sole Source of Wisdom 

*3) Hands need to be used to open the gates of Wisdom*

The first reading of the day has this beautiful expression 

Hands are to be used to hold the Scriptures in our hands in dignified way, and we need to open it, to enter into its richness

Unless the Scriptures are opened the treasures in it, remain hidden

So in the pursuit of searching the Wisdom, opening of the treasure of wisdom is very important

*4) Need to direct the Soul towards wisdom*

The Soul is found in the self 

The self works on the God given five senses. 

So all these five senses should cooperate with each other to direct the Soul into the treasure of Scriptures 

Apart from the Senses the Mind and Heart should come together to direct the Soul into the ocean of Wisdom 

*5) Am I ready to Guide the Soul*

The Soul is in my control

I can direct it as I wish 

But the primary duty of a follower of Jesus is to direct the Soul into the Wisdom of Scriptures 

So the self, along with the Soul is able to achieve the Purpose 

If so, am I ready to direct the Soul towards the Wisdom?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*