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A Note From

Rev. Joe Koyickal

Pray for Wisdom

We live in a world that constantly tells us what we need in order to be happy. Every day advertisements encourage us to buy the latest phone, a newer car, fashionable clothes, or the next beauty product. Gradually, our wants can begin to look like our needs.

Yet, even after acquiring many things, people often discover that their hearts are still restless. Material possessions can make life more comfortable, but they cannot satisfy our deepest longing. That longing is spiritual. We were created for God, the source of all goodness, truth, and beauty.

In this Sunday's first reading (1 Kings 3:5–12), King Solomon teaches us what we should desire above everything else. When God invites him to ask for anything, Solomon does not ask for wealth, power, or a long life. Instead, he asks for wisdom.

Biblical wisdom is much more than knowledge or intelligence. It is the ability to see life from God's perspective, to recognize what truly matters, and to make choices that lead us closer to Him. Wisdom helps us place God first, love others generously, and live according to His will. Without this wisdom, even great success and many possessions cannot bring lasting happiness.

We see two beautiful qualities in Solomon's prayer. First, he humbly acknowledges who he is before God, dependent, limited, and in need of God's guidance. Second, he recognizes the mission God has entrusted to him: to serve God's people faithfully.

The same is true for us. Each of us has a vocation; as parents, grandparents, spouses, children, workers, neighbors, priests, or members of our parish community. We all need God's wisdom to fulfill that calling with love, integrity, and compassion.

This week, let us pray as Solomon prayed: "Lord, give me a wise and understanding heart." When we seek God's wisdom first, He will help us recognize what truly matters and lead us to the lasting joy that only He can give.

Blessings of Peace and Joy Always!

Fr. Joe