This is from a longer passage in the Book of Wisdom, which St. Louis de Montfort is quoting in his own treatise on “The Love of Eternal Wisdom”. God willing, I’ll post more as we continue Chapter 5. There is so much in just these paragraphs to ponder :
"If anyone desires knowledge, eternal Wisdom knows the past and can forecast the future. He understands the subtleties of speech and the lessons of parables. He recognises signs and wonders and knows all that is going to happen as seasons and ages pass by." If anyone desires to possess a deep, holy and special knowledge of the treasures of grace and nature, and not merely dry, common and superficial knowledge, he must make every effort to acquire Wisdom. Without Him, man is nothing in the sight of God, no matter how learned he may appear in the eyes of men. “He will count for nothing” (Wisd. 3:17).
“I therefore resolved to take Him as my companion in life, knowing that He would share His goods with me and be my consolation in my cares and sorrows.” Eternal Wisdom is so rich and generous; how can anyone who possesses Him be poor? He is so gentle, attractive and tender; how can anyone who possesses Him be unhappy? But among all those who seek eternal Wisdom how many can honestly say with Solomon, “I have resolved to possess Him”? The majority of men do not make such a resolution with real sincerity. Their decisions are mere wishful thinking or at best weak and wavering resolves. That is why they never find eternal Wisdom.
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