1 Corinthians 1:22-24
For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
On this Christmas Eve, we do well to reflect on Mary, whom Catholic tradition honors with the title "Seat of Wisdom." It is a curious title, but apt. Mary is the throne, but a throne only matters if there is a King to sit upon it. Christ is not called the seat of wisdom by St. Paul. He's called the "wisdom of God." Through Mary's "Yes" to God, the God of heaven and earth Himself came and dwelt among us who had no eyes to see Him. We thought Him a fool and a scandal, but wisdom is proven right by her children. May God give the whole world the wisdom He enthroned in the womb and heart of Mary. Merry Christmas!
