Find today’s readings here. “When you come to serve the LORD, stand in justice and fear, prepare yourself for trials” (Sir 2:1-2). Today’s first reading from Sirach sounds a lot like a halftime locker ...
The words of Sirach 2:1-2 for us who are priests, and for future priests, can be seen as especially poignant: I wish that every priest would have these words memorized — or even better, etched into ...
The Wisdom author says, I prayed and wisdom came to me. Watch out! Prayer is dangerous. Remember Sirach's warning: "If you wish to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal" (Sirach 2:1). If you ...
The Wisdom author says, I prayed and wisdom came to me. Watch out! Prayer is dangerous. Remember Sirach's warning: "If you wish to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal" (Sirach 2:1). If you ...