Bulletins

August 26, 2018

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A Prayer for the Beginning of School from Sirach 51

13 While I was still young, before I went on my travels, I sought wisdom openly in my prayer.

14 Before the temple I asked for her, and I will search for her to the last.

15 From blossom to ripening grape my heart delighted in her; my foot entered upon the straight path; from my youth I followed her steps.

16 I inclined my ear a little and received her, and I found for myself much instruction.

17 I made progress therein; to him who gives wisdom I will give glory.

18 For I resolved to live according to wisdom, and I was zealous for the good; and I shall never be put to shame.

19 My soul grappled with wisdom, and in my conduct I was strict; I spread out my hands to the heavens, and lamented my ignorance of her.

20 I directed my soul to her, and through purification I found her; I gained understanding with her from the first, therefore I will not be forsaken.

21 My heart was stirred to seek her, therefore I have gained a good possession.

22 The Lord gave me a tongue as my reward, and I will praise him with it.

23 Draw near to me, you who are untaught, and lodge in my school.

24 Why do you say you are lacking in these things, and why are your souls very thirsty?

25 I opened my mouth and said, Get these things for yourselves without money.

26 Put your neck under the yoke, and let your souls receive instruction; it is to be found close by.

27 See with your eyes that I have labored little and found for myself much rest.

28 Get instruction with a large sum of silver, and you will gain by it much gold.

29 May your soul rejoice in his mercy, and may you not be put to shame when you praise him.

30 Do your work before the appointed time, and in God’s time he will give you your reward.

Oremus pro invicem!

Fr. Christopher J. Pollard

p.s. Sirach 51,1-12 is a worthy prayer for the times in which we live.

p.p.s. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb 13,8). Amen? Amen!