She [Wisdom] goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought. (Wisdom 6:16)

Today's reflection is by Mario Melendez Ministry Associate at the Episcopal Chaplaincy at Boston University

I admit that when I hear the word ‘wisdom’ I do think back to a line from Star Wars “Attack of the Clones”, when Obi-Wan Kenobi is having a meeting with a friend and he is told: “I should think you Jedi would have more respect for the difference between knowledge and…wisdom.” While we can certainly increase our knowledge of literature, science and other disciplines by reading books, listening to stories, asking advice from mentors, etc., can we increase our wisdom? If we look back at our lives until today, can we say that we are wise? And what is wisdom? In addition to the famous passage from Proverbs 8:25-31, we are told the following about wisdom: “Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding, for her income is better than silver, and her revenue better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:13-15) One of the fascinating and important things about the concept of wisdom (Sophia) is that she allows us to explore the feminine side of divinity in unique ways. Thomas Merton said that wisdom is “the great stabilizer for peace” and that “living with wisdom” is a life of peace in Christ. As we continue the season of Lent and we start to get closer to Easter Week, let us try to live our lives in wisdom. Let us pray for wisdom and be able to smile in the spirit of Sophia centered in the love of Christ.