Welcome to our daily rosary meditation. Let's begin in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen. Let's call to mind all those we've promised to pray for.

When you think about Solomon, what's the first thing that comes to mind?

Probably, wisdom. Because Solomon is

presented in scripture as the most knowledgeable person who ever lived. He's told that his wisdom is so great that there had never been

anyone like him before and there would never be anyone like him again. He is presented as the author of the wisdom literature in

scripture, wisdom, ecclesiasties, and proverbs, this incredible collection of

insights that rivals the greatest reflections of any culture in any time.

And of course, scripture tells us that Solomon's wisdom was not simply the result of study, it was given

to him as a special grace from God.

Why should Solomon receive such a gift?

The answer, scripture gives, is that Solomon was given wisdom

in order to be a leader, and he knew he needed wisdom to lead well.

So he asked God for it, and God gave it to him.

Our father who art in heaven, hollow would be your name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us stay our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us

and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women. Blessed is a fruit of thy womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God, for efrest sinners now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee,

Blessed art thou among women.

Blessed is a fruit of thy womb Jesus.

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