We all know that freshmen are first-year students in high school or in college. Juniors are in their next to last year, and seniors are in the last year of their course work. But what about sophomores? This term is not as self-evident as the other three. As Edward Hays reminds us, "The name is a combination of two Greek words meaning 'wise fools.' "1 Parents and teachers may identify with such a definition.

In this Epiphany season when we are stretching our imagination to fathom the universality of the gospel, are we ready to add a new dimension to our Christian lifestyle? Could it be possible that our own daily discipleship should have a sophomoric quality about it? Are we called to be "wise fools"?

In our lectionary text today Paul continues sharing his concern about rivalry in the Corinth…