Wisdom is Spiritual Awareness

 

LECTIO:

1 Cor 2:6-10

Brothers and sisters:
We speak a wisdom to those who are mature,
not a wisdom of this age,
nor of the rulers of this age who are passing away.
Rather, we speak God's wisdom, mysterious, hidden,
which God predetermined before the ages for our glory,
and which none of the rulers of this age knew;
for, if they had known it,
they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
But as it is written:
What eye has not seen, and ear has not heard,
and what has not entered the human heart,
what God has prepared for those who love him,
this God has revealed to us through the Spirit.

For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.

STUDIUM:

Wisdom isn't a common word.  It's not a difficult vocabulary word, but not a word thrown around haphazardly.  It is used often in the Old Testament.  It is even personified and a whole book is dedicated to it.  St. Paul's relies on his audience knowing the wisdom in Torah and associates it with the work of the Holy Spirit.  Paul relying on traditions contrasts the wisdom coming from God, from that of the Greeks and the philosophical wisdom celebrated by the Gentiles.  For Paul, Jesus is divine Wisdom and it is given to believers through the inpouring of the Holy Spirit.  As such, it is far different than what philosophers, politicians, and others think.

MEDITATIO:

Paul says Wisdom is the work of the Holy Spirit.  Hence, I need discernment.  And Wisdom comes to those who love Jesus.  I love Jesus and should pray to love Him more.  Belief in Jesus=Love Jesus=Wisdom.

ORATIO:

Holy Spirit, pour out Your Love on and in me.  I need to love.  Help me to love others, too, as You love them.

CONTEMPLATIO:

Lord, help me to love You better.

RESOLUTIO:

Spiritual awareness involves loving as Jesus loves.  I need to love my neighbors.