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05-17-2024 Sirach 45 V26 Heart’s wisdom granted by God

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The Book of Sirach Ch 45 v- 26

26 May God grant you wisdom of heart to govern His people in justice, Lest the benefits you confer should be forgotten, or your authority, throughout all time.

In the Catholic faith, it is believed that priests and deacons are called by God to serve His people, entrusted with a heart of wisdom to govern justly and to administer the Sacraments. This divine vocation is not merely a human appointment; it is a sacred responsibility bestowed through the Holy Spirit, who guides and sustains them in their ministry.

The wisdom granted to these clerics is not solely for intellectual understanding or the application of Church law, but rather it is a profound spiritual gift that enables them to discern the needs of the faithful, to offer counsel, and to lead with compassion and righteousness. This wisdom is a reflection of God's own wisdom, which surpasses human knowledge and judgement, allowing His servants to navigate the complexities of the human condition while upholding the Gospel's truth.

The administering of the Sacraments is one of the most profound duties of priests and deacons. Through these sacred rites, they become instruments of God's grace, helping to sanctify the lives of believers. The Sacraments — such as Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Marriage — are outward signs of inward grace, instituted by Christ, and are meant to be enduring in the life of the Church.

The authority granted to priests and deacons is not of their own making, nor is it subject to the whims of time. It is an authority that comes from Christ Himself, who promised that the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church (Matthew 16:18). Throughout all time, regardless of changing cultures and eras, the spiritual authority of the clergy is maintained as an unbroken lineage from the Apostles through the laying on of hands in the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

In conclusion, priests and deacons are endowed with a heart of wisdom by God to shepherd His people with justice, to confer Sacraments that nurture and sustain the faithful, and to exercise an authority that, by God's promise, shall remain a perpetual testament to His providence and love. Congratulations Luis for his ordination into the Deaconate June 8th. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

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05-17-2024 Sirach 45 v-26

**Heart of Wisdom Ordained**

In sacred halls where silence reigns,

A solemn oath to God remains,

Priests and deacons are granted by His grace,

A heart of wisdom for His place.

With robes as pure as driven snow,

Through rites divine, their wisdom grows,

To govern flocks in justice true,

And guide the souls as shepherds do.

The sacraments, their holy charge,

Entrusted to these hearts so large,

The bread of life, the cup of peace,

Through these, our bond with Heaven's lease.

In water's wake, the newborn cry,

As baptisms wash the sins awry;

In confessions whispered, soft and low,

They absolve the wrongs, the spirits glow.

With oil anointed, sick are blessed,

In holy matrimony, love's confessed,

And at the end, last rites are given,

To ease the passage into heaven.

These rituals, etched in time and space,

Shall never fade, nor be displaced;

The priest's authority, a gift divine,

Throughout all time, it shall not decline.

For in their hands, the keys to bind,

And loose on earth, as God designed;

They stand as stewards of His word to adore,

Their voices, echoes of the Lord.

Amidst the trials, joys, and strife,

They dedicate their very life,

To service in His holy name,

A flame of faith they must proclaim.

So let us honor, with respect so due,

These humble deacons and priests, steadfast, true;

Who bear the wisdom from above,

To govern with justice, serve with love. Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

May 17, 2024 @ 04:41 AM EST

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