how did they fail to find

Friday, November 11, 2011
St. Martin of Tours, Bishop (Memorial)

First Reading: Psalm: Gospel:

Wisdom 13:1-9 Psalm 19:2-5 Luke 17:26-37

Wisdom 13:9 for if they had the power to know so much that they could investigate the world, how did they fail to find sooner the Lord of these things?

It is strange what we call wisdom today. We have knowledge that is far greater than at any time in history, yet because we have a blindness to God, the creator of all things, our wisdom is at an all time low. We have reinterpreted much of the science we know to fit a model that has absolutely no foundation. We have become increasingly ignorant, even though we have increasing knowledge.

God is everywhere to be seen. It is hard to believe that people would not have a knowledge of God at the same time they supposedly have great knowledge in other matters. The evidence is overwhelming and the logic is infallible. We must cover our eyes and ears in order to not know it.

So the question is do we allow ourselves to get caught up in the "wisdom" of this world? Or will we stand by what is true?

Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to see through the deception of this world and not to cave in to the pressures to be part of a society that is doomed.

Amen