RELIGION AND ART

God is wise and powerful! Praise him for ever and ever. He controls the times and seasons; he makes and unmakes kings; it is he who gives wisdom and understanding. He reveals things that are deep and secret; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and he himself is surrounded by light. I praise you and honour you, God of my ancestors. You have given me wisdom and strength. You have answered my prayers.   Daniel 2:20-23 Readings for 28th Sept. Psaume 51

My Prayer Psalm 23 Do not, however go against the truth, and remember that you do not know everything. Don’t be ashamed to confess your sins; there is no point in trying to stop a river from flowing.   Don’t allow yourself to be dominated by someone who is stupid or show partiality to influential people. Stand up for what is right, even if it costs you your life; the Lord God will be fighting on your side.   Sir. 4:25-28 textes liturgiques

It is a happy person who is concerned with Wisdom and who uses good sense.        Anyone who studies the way of Wisdom will also learn her secrets.   Go after Wisdom like a hunter looking for game.   Look into her window and listen at her Doors.   Camp as close to her as you can get, and you will have a fine place to live.   Build your home there, safe beneath her protecting branches, and shaded from heat. Sir. 14:20-27 Psaume 19B

Wisdom 4 :1-3 It is better to have virtue, even if it means having no children. Your virtue will be recognised by other people and by God, And you will be remembered for it for ever. Virtue provides an example for people to follow, when it is Not there, they miss it.   It has always been the finest prize a Person can win, and it always will be so. It is the noblest of all the good qualities a person can have. Liturgical Readings for today

Be certain about what you believe and consistent in what you say. Don't try to please everyone or agree with everything people say. Always be ready to listen, but take your time in answering. Answer only if you know what to say, and if you don't know what to say, keep quiet.  Speaking can bring you either honour or disgrace; what you say can ruin you. Sirach 5:9-10 Readings for today

Don't make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers. You might learn their habits  and not be able to change. Prov. 22:24 Readings for today

To be wise, you must have reverence for the Lord. To understand, you must turn from evil. Job 28:28 Readings for today Psalm 62

Wisdom 6:12-16 wisdom shines bright and never grows dim, those who lover her look for her can easily find her. She is quick to make herself known to anyone who desires her. Get up early in the morning to find her sitting at your door. To fasten your attention on Wisdom is to gain perfect understanding.  If you look for her, you will soon find peace of mind, because she will be looking for those who are worthy of her, and she will find you wherever you are. She is kind and will be with you in your every thought. Psalm 27

O Lord, I will always sing of your constant love; I will proclaim your faithfulness for ever. I know that your love will last for all time, that your faithfulness is as permanent as the sky.   Psalm 89:1-2   GREATNESS Success often comes to those who dare and act; it seldom goes to the timid who are afraid of the consequences. We play stakes; and if we seek to achieve great things, it can be through great dangers. Whether we succeed, soon or late, none but ourselves can stop us   from high endeavour and from writing a noble page in our country’s long and splendid history.     J. Nehru LITURGICAL READINGS FOR TODAY

I don’t let the troubles of life get me down, for I know that my Lord will soon turn things around. I’ve learned to be patient and hold to His hand. I know through it all my God has a plan. I’ve learned not to lean to my own thoughts and ways, for He is the Author of all my days. In Him is my faith, my deliverance, my rest, for He knows that through trials, my life shall be blessed. Why fret over things not within my control, When God offers peace to my mind and soul? He is my salvation; on Him I depend. All things work together for me in the end.                                   D. Sue Jones Horton