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That moment of doubt, when faith feels… fragile. But what does our tradition teach us about those times? Ben Sira, a book of wisdom literature from around the 2nd century BCE, offe...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, was all over these social complexities. He offers us some seriously practical, if a little sharp, advice in his wisdom text. "Not with all men should o...
Ben Sira, that ancient sage, had some thoughts on that. And let me tell you, they’re as relevant today as they were back then. He starts with a warning: "Hath he need of thee? Then...
Ben Sira, that wise sage whose teachings nearly made it into the Bible, had some thoughts on that. And let's be honest, who hasn't encountered someone like that? Ben Sira cautions ...
Ben Sira, that wise sage of old, offers us a beautiful, simple sentiment in his writings (Ben Sira 26:1-2): "A valiant wife is satisfying to her husband; and he will spend the year...
The ancient wisdom literature gets it. It really does. We find this sentiment echoed powerfully in the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of practical and spiritual advice. It obse...
It’s a challenge as old as time, and the Book of Ben Sira, a treasure trove of wisdom literature, offers some incredibly relevant insights. So, what does it really mean to find tha...
It turns out, that feeling might be older than you think. Ben Sira, that wise sage from centuries ago, put it bluntly: "He that sinneth against his Maker will behave himself proudl...
Ben Sira, in his wisdom, grapples with this very question. He paints a picture of two groups of people, both part of the same community, yet destined for very different legacies. "...
