The Book of Wisdom was written in a confusing time for the people of Israel. They had come into contact with the Greek culture for the first time, which brought a groundswell of new ideas. Among them, was a dependence on the human intellect and language. Why need god when we can reason our way to truth?

King Solomon was offered any gift, and he asked for wisdom and understanding, that he might better govern his people.

The writer of Wisdom today asks for prudence, in the midst of confusing times. Maybe I should pray for the same gift.

First Reading: Wisdom 7:7-11

Second Reading: Hebrews 4:12-13

Gospel: Mark 10:17-30

Autocorrect gets more wrong than right.

About to build Benedict’s first LEGO set with him. He’s very excited!

I’m not okay with the new Mandy. She’s trying way too hard. Wish she’d make the role her own.

Having the Home app on macOS is so nice.

What crime against humanity was not committed under the banner of progress? What great human achievement was not brought to completion under the same banner? Progress is a poor moral guide. Believing itself to be supreme, it seeks to enslave the human person to whatever ends it currently is trying to attain.

The essential ingredient to the formation of a human person is answering the question: who is man? Too few of us even bother to spend a moment pondering.

I bought Nicomachean Ethics on Apple Books today. That great work of Aristotle commands a list price of $.99. You know that ain’t right.

I’m very concerned about the Google+ data breach now that all of this personal information may now be compromised.

Nice park.

Hello, my favorite pair of jeans.

I love rainy days.

Google on Google+:

The consumer version of Google+ currently has low usage and engagement: 90 percent of Google+ user sessions are less than five seconds.

lol.

Few things are as satisfying as pressing “Publish” in RapidWeaver.

Last week we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis, and today’s First Reading brings to us the story of creation of woman and a short discourse on marriage.

We are all created in God’s image and likeness, and we are all His children. It’s easy to see God in my seven month daughter, as she smiles back at you, but how easy is it to see in your political opponent? We’re quick to judge those around us, or that senator in media reports, but how often do we pause to look for Christ in them?

First Reading: Genesis 2:18-24

Second Reading: Hebrews 2:9-11

Gospel: Mark 10:2-16

I find iOS 12’s Screen Time to be completely useless.