Wine and Wisdom

Wine and wisdom play roles in this Sunday’s readings. The Book of Proverbs writes that “Wisdom has built her house,… mixed her wine,… spread her table;… she says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! Forsake foolishness that you may live; advance in the way of understanding.” Paul encourages … Continue reading “Wine and Wisdom”

Torture for Sport

Mary “traveled to the hill country… and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out” “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” Mary’s response shows the radical nature of such joyful union, “God has cast … Continue reading “Torture for Sport”