Serving the Lord

 LECTIO:

Proverbs 9: 1-6

Wisdom has built her house,
she has set up her seven columns;
she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine,
yes, she has spread her table.

She has sent our her maidens; she calls
from the heights out over the city:
"Let whoever is simple turn in here";

"Come, eat of my food,
and drink of the wine I have mixed!
Forsake foolishness that you may live;
advance in the way of understanding."

STUDIUM:

The book of Proverbs opens with nine chapters on procedures, behaviors, and directions, for servants.  These verses offer an image of preparation for a banquet.  She knows how to party, no?

The subject is Wisdom.  Therefore, this is a lesson.  The seven columns are figurative.  Seven represents perfection.  The banquet offers delights and the attendants are instructed to be courteous and behave in a mature manner.  They are also told to learn how to put their knowledge towards the good of others.

MEDITATIO:

This passage reminds me of Faith Formation. People have to learn their faith.  Their religious formation should mature in understanding, which should show in how people treat others.

ORATIO:

https://youtu.be/t-W5HEVPJT8?si=L6qNohHte7G4sIBQ

CONTEMPLATIO:

Lord, may I serve You well.

RESOLUTIO:

I resolve to pray before I act.