There is in Wisdom a spirit that is intelligent, holy,
unique, manifold, subtle,
mobile, clear, unpolluted,
distinct, invulnerable, loving the good, keen,
irresistible, beneficent, humane,
steadfast, sure, free from anxiety,
all-powerful, overseeing all,
and penetrating through all spirits
that are intelligent, pure, and altogether subtle.

Wisdom is a breath of the power of God,
and a pure emanation of the glory of the Almighty.

Wisdom is a reflection of eternal light,
a spotless mirror of the working of God,
and an image of his goodness.

In every generation she passes into holy souls
and makes them friends of God, and prophets;
for God loves nothing so much as the person who lives with wisdom.

Wisdom reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other,
and she orders all things well.
                               (cf Wisdom 7: 22 - 8:1 NRSV)

Picture from the nuns at
Turvey Abbey

Reflection

Wisdom is wonderful! Awe inspiring!
Wisdom is infinitely desirable.

Which image of Wisdom most speaks to you today?
Write - or copy and paste - the verse or phrase to refer to during the day.

Prayer

O Wisdom, you come forth from the mouth of the Most High.
You fill the universe and hold all things together in a strong yet gentle manner.
O come to teach us the way of truth.

The O Antiphon introduces the Magnificat in Evening Prayer between 17 and 23 December. You may like to include that in your prayer today.

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