The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 306: Wisdom Is Beautiful (2025)
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Nov 2, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the captivating qualities of wisdom, highlighting its feminine nature. He narrates Antiochus Epiphanes' downfall, linking it to divine judgment. The discussion shifts to Solomon's humble beginnings and his earnest prayer for wisdom. Exploring wisdom's attributes as a gift from God, he emphasizes its connection to the Holy Spirit. He also reflects on God's presence in suffering, encouraging community support through prayer. The conversation concludes by teasing a deeper exploration of wisdom in the next reading.
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Antiochus’s Humbling End
- Antiochus Epiphanes fell ill, writhed in pain, and died after arrogantly planning to destroy Jerusalem.
- 2 Maccabees narrates his humiliation and final letter pleading for goodwill toward the Jews before his pitiable death.
Wisdom As A Feminine Divine Gift
- Wisdom is personified as a feminine, divine gift that surpasses worldly riches and honors.
- The Wisdom of Solomon links wisdom to God's spirit, portraying her as pure, mobile, and the source of all good things.
Attributes Map Wisdom To God
- The text lists many attributes of wisdom that map onto God's character and action.
- These descriptors invite long meditation and link wisdom with the Holy Spirit's activity.
