Theme: Daily Scripture
“With their flocks and with their herds, they shall go to seek the Lord, and shall not find him: he is withdrawn from them.”
Reflection for Today
The Church sets before us Hosea 5:6: “With their flocks and with their herds, they shall go to seek the Lord, and shall not find him: he is withdrawn from them.”
In Hosea, the prophetic word unsettles comfort and awakens hope. God loves His people enough to call them back, and enough to promise a future. The Catholic way of reading is never solitary for long. We read with the Church, with the saints, and with the poor Christ still loves.
As you hold this verse, do not force a dramatic feeling. Ask only for faithfulness. Before the day runs away, sit with this verse for two quiet minutes. Say it slowly. Notice which word stays warm in the heart, and carry that word into one conversation.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit. Open the Scriptures to me as You opened them to the apostles. In Hosea 5:6 I hear, “With their flocks and with their herds, they shall go to seek the Lord, and shall…” Give me understanding, give me desire, and give me the grace to obey with joy. Amen.
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