Theme: Daily Scripture
“Him when Jesus had seen lying, and knew that he had been now a long time, he saith to him: Wilt thou be made whole?”
Reflection for Today
Let John 5:6 speak first, before our plans and worries do: “Him when Jesus had seen lying, and knew that he had been now a long time, he saith to him: Wilt thou be made whole?”
The Church treasures John because the Gospel is the face of Christ in human language, meant to be heard with faith. Read in Catholic faith, this is not a decorative sentence for social media. It is a living word meant to convert, console, and send us back into ordinary life with a quieter heart.
Today's invitation under the theme of Daily Scripture is simple and serious. 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
Holy Trinity, I receive today's verse with the Church. Keep John 5:6 close to me. Let “Him when Jesus had seen lying, and knew that he had been now a long time, he saith…” guard my thoughts from morning until night, and let my life quietly agree with Your word. Amen.
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