Daniel 1: Wisdom and Prudence
Friday, September 23, 2022
In any question of wisdom or prudence which the king put to them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his kingdom.
Just like the Chaldeans, we marvel at the wisdom and prudence coming from one who lives in God. These holy ones are able to bring light to darkness, reason to insanity, tranquility to the turbulent spirit. We might do well to imitate those who walk with God. These four men, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, are more free in their captivity than their captors are in their freedom for what they possess is a pearl of great price. They know that we are all children of God.
From MAGNIFICAT:
You chose the lowly of this world to bring salvation to all nations: grant your people the wisdom to seek your love rather than worldly honor.
You chose the faithful to bring forth the fruit of your promise: strengthen us in fidelity amid the uncertainties of our day.
You chose the unexpected to bring forth the gift of life: grant us freedom of spirit to rejoice in your work in every circumstance.
For those who are enslaved by poverty and oppression: send people of wisdom and generosity to discover ways to set them free.
For those who are enslaved by prejudice and fear: send people of courage and self-forgetfulness to keep them out of the darkness.
For those who are enslaved by addictions, recognized and unrecognized: send people enlightened by their own struggles to guide them along right paths.
If we are in the darkness yet see the light, we must take up Christ as our courage to move into that light, and we must try to bring our sisters and brothers with us. If we rise from our suffering, we must turn to others who suffer to likewise bring them out of the darkness and into God’s marvelous hands.
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Cameron, Peter John. “Prayer for the Morning.” MAGNIFICAT. 9.9 (2008). Print.
A reflection from September 9, 2008.
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