Wisdom 2: 12. 17-20
The righteous person is characterised by gentleness and patience, but is constantly challenged and persecuted by the ‘godless’
James 3: 16-4.3
True Christian wisdom is dedicated to serving others and working for peace. The writer urges us to pursue wisdom rather that fame and wealth.
Mark 9: 30-37
Jesus uses a small child as a benchmark of leadership and service. For whoever welcomes venerable and powerless people welcomes Christ himself.