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