This feast of the Holy Family invites us to think about our understanding of family. The first reading from the Book of Sirach, a text that is part of the wisdom writings and tradition, is classically ...
Sometimes it’s hard to figure out if the Lectionary addresses us as a philosophy class or as kindergarteners. Our reading from Sirach offers a little philosophy mixed with psychology, all under the ...
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 ...
Wisdom is an important concept in the Old Testament Hebrew Scriptures. Wisdom is also described as more than a good quality. She is a personified heavenly female power. Despite many scholarly books ...
Die Zeitschrift für katholische Theologie wurde im Jahr 1877 von Professoren SJ der Katholisch-theologischen Fakultät der Universität Innsbruck gegründet. Seit dieser Zeit wird sie von ...
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The Importance Of Silence And Solitude
The greatest strength of every human being lies in silence and solitude. Silence is a true test of human character; according to the book of Sirach 27:4-7 “When a sieve is shaken, the refuse remains; ...
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