The Thomistic Institute The Biblical Vision of Wisdom and the Spiritual Life | Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P.
Feb 16, 2023
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Quest For Wisdom In China
- Fr. Jordan traveled to China searching for an exotic, hidden wisdom and visited Buddhist temples and a holy mountain.
- He found everyday banality (souvenir stands, cable cars) which shattered his romantic quest for a secret, mystical enlightenment.
Wisdom As A Sacramental Gift
- Wisdom is a gift received in the sacraments, especially Confirmation, not only an achieved private enlightenment.
- It perfects the soul so we can see God's plan and purpose unfolding in the world.
Wisdom Is Seeing, Not Merely Knowing
- Biblical wisdom is fundamentally a matter of sight: seeing God's plan, not just accumulating facts.
- Knowing facts (knowledge) differs from integrating them into right action and understanding (wisdom).