Wisdom

The Book of Wisdom begins with call to justice and integrity:  "Love justice, you who judge the earth;/ think of the Lord in goodness, and seek him in integrity of heart;" (Wis 1:1).  Jesus warns us of the opposite:  to beware of leading others, particularly the young into sin. (Lk 17:1).  A just life, a life of integrity, charity, forgiveness and faith, demands commitment and discipline, not just momentary warm feelings, and certainly not self-seeking.  It is a God-centered life, based on a loving relationship with him which gives us the courage, fortitude and strength to live for God and neighbor. We have examples throughout our history of saints and soldiers, laymen and religious who have lived this way, such as St. Martin of Tours, whose Memorial we keep today, or the countless men and women who have served in the military to preserve our freedom and values, whom we honor today.  A selfless life, is possible.  The bar is set high; we can reach it with the help of God and one another. This is living out wisdom, not just talking about it or wishing for it.
Bro. Rene