Wisdom 13: 1-9; Psalm 19; Luke 17: 26-37
In the gospel, Jesus paints a more fearsome picture of the end of the world than lightning suffusing the sky! The Wisdom reading offers more to treasure in our hearts. The author bemoans the foolishness of those who can appreciate the glories of nature, but have no idea of the “artisan…for the author of beauty created them.” Yet they cannot be blamed for they keep searching for this creator of beauty.
Check your own attitude as you watch TV, the internet or newspapers. Are you more excited about dire predictions and disasters, present or to come? Or do you
concentrate on the beauties of our universe, our planet, your neighborhood and the creator of beauty? Search today for the author of beauty. Pray for all who honestly search for a relationship with God.
With Augustine we pray: O Beauty, ever ancient, ever new! Late have I loved you, but never loved I till now!” Deepen our love and gratitude for the beauties of earth.