Wednesday of week 25 in Ordinary Time 


Proverbs 30:5-9

Psalm 118(119):28,72,89,101,104,163

Luke 9:1-6


DEPENDING ON DIVINE PROVIDENCE 



The juxtaposition of today's readings from the Book of Proverbs and the Gospel delivers a clear message. The passage from Proverbs advocates for sufficiency rather than extremes, as reflected in the plea, "Give me neither poverty nor riches; provide me only with the food I need." Similarly, the Gospel echoes this sentiment through Jesus' directive to take nothing for the journey, emphasizing the virtue of moderation.



The Latin expression "In medio stat virtus," attributed to Aristotle by St. Thomas Aquinas, underscores the concept that virtue lies in the moderate position between and above the extremes of any issue. Jesus consistently urges individuals to avoid extremes and embrace a middle ground, whether addressing the interpretation of the Law, financial matters, or human relationships. The overarching theme is one of moderation in all aspects of life.



Modern-day extremes are prevalent in religious expression, wealth, and political opinions. This underscores the relevance of Aquinas' maxim, "Quidquid recipitur ad modum recipientis recipitur," which conveys that our perceptions are shaped by our predispositions. In essence, we see things not as they are, but as we are.

Ultimately, the desire for divine grace to perceive reality as it is, rather than as we wish it to be, remains a timeless aspiration.



May the good Lord, grant us the grace to see things as they are, not as we want them to be! 


Comments

  1. TonyUkaegbuSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:14 AM

    Amen 🙏.
    Good morning, padre.
    Have a great day

    ReplyDelete
  2. ChidozieSeptember 25, 2024 at 8:40 AM

    Amen. Thank you Jesus.and good morning Padre

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