“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:6)
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we continue our journey in the ordinary time, let us all rejoice and celebrate the importance of knowledge and wisdom in our life. Let us acknowledge the sacrifice and hard work of everyone to achieve their dreams in life.
This year is an important season for all of us in Caritas Manila, as some of our youth under Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program, the flagship program of Caritas Manila, will successfully graduate for the school year 2017-2018.
“Day after day, they pour forth speech; night after night, they reveal knowledge” (Psalm 19:2). It is really grateful that “the spirit of the Lord rest on them—the spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the spirit of counsel and of might, the spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:2)
It is, indeed, that “gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel” (Proverbs 20:15). The knowledge that we have is a gift from the Almighty Father so that we will be able to spread His words.
Recognizing this important season, we in Caritas Manila would also like to express our gratitude for those who continuously support and help our youth in becoming servant leaders of our society. It is also a fact that “whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor” (Proverbs 22:9).
Let us all remember that “for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; discretion will watch over you, understanding will guard you” (Proverbs 2:10-11).
Let us all take this season as an opportunity to continuously develop and build our community with compassion, mercy and charity. We are encouraging all the Catholic faithful to support and join us in making our youth as the hope of our society.
May the Almighty Father continue to prosper you and bless your generosity to your brothers and sisters.
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