Theme: Daily Scripture
“From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer holocausts to the Lord: but the temple of God was not yet founded.”
Reflection for Today
Let Ezra 3:6 speak first, before our plans and worries do: “From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer holocausts to the Lord: but the temple of God was not yet founded.”
Ezra is part of the long story of salvation. Catholics receive it as inspired Scripture, a word that prepares the heart for Christ and still nourishes the Church. A single verse can meet us differently depending on the season we are in: grief, gratitude, fatigue, or new beginnings.
If nothing else remains from this page, let one phrase of Ezra 3:6 remain. If the verse convicts you, do not panic. Take it to Confession when you can, or begin with an honest Act of Contrition tonight.
Prayer
Holy Trinity, I receive today's verse with the Church. Keep Ezra 3:6 close to me. Let “From the first day of the seventh month they began to offer holocausts to the Lord:…” guard my thoughts from morning until night, and let my life quietly agree with Your word. Amen.
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