God the Fount of Wisdom  

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I did all my High School in Nilgris where I did not have to study Hindi or Malayalam. But back in my hometown to do my PDC, I had to struggle with Malayalam and this was a source of much difficulty for me.
 
It was time for the public examination. Fr Antony Payappilly was preaching a retreat in the forane church in Mundakayam. Since there was no exam to answer in the afternoon, I attended the retreat and on free days attended all the sessions. I used to pray thus: "Be with me Lord during my exam. Send your Spirit and enlighten my mind and intellect to write the correct answers. I promise to use all the knowledge, ability and success I shall get for your glory and praise. Wash and cleanse my answer paper with your precious blood and give me the marks necessary for a pass." I said this prayer not only for myself but also on behalf of every other student. Moreover, I sat up at night to read the Bible and to pray for mercy.
 
"A girl in this group is blessed by God to procure excellent marks and secure a brilliant pass," announced Fr Payappally during the retreat at the Holy Hour. I did not for a moment think it could be I. When the results were out I passed with the 2nd rank. I have no words with which to thank Jesus. Praise you Jesus. Thank you Jesus!
  "I perceived that I would not possess wisdom unless God gave her to me" (Wis 8:21)    

Ancy Antony,

Erath, Mundakayam