FRIENDS OF GOD
To be a friend of God, we need to cultivate wisdom and goodness in our
lives. Seeking wisdom means being in pursuit of what is "intelligent,
holy, unique, clear, good, kindness, and peaceful" - and a whole lot more,
as the Book of Wisdom exuberantly details for us.
We are called to preserve the integrity of the faith, to defend the
unity of the Church, which was needed in the early church and is also needed
today as well. Jesus Christ is one person with two natures, divine and yet
human like us. That is why we pray, "we believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
/... true God from true God... For us... and for our salvation/ He came down
from heaven and by the Holy Spirit/was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became
man."
In the Book of Wisdom we hear the following words. And passing into holy
souls from age to age, wisdom produces friends of God and prophets. For wisdom
is the refulgence of eternal light, the spotless mirror of the power of our
heavenly Father. This will show us throughout history the richness of our
faith.
Points to Pray and Ponder: for our Church and its integrity,
to bring unity to all God's people. As we read in the Responsorial Psalm: Your
word is for ever. Let my soul live to praise You. For we are friends of God!