Theme: Daily Scripture
“And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry to the Lord, that she rose from the place wherein she lay prostrate before the Lord.”
Reflection for Today
Today's Catholic verse of the day is Judith 10:1: “And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry to the Lord, that she rose from the place wherein she lay prostrate before the Lord.”
Judith, received in the Catholic canon, shows courage, fidelity, and providence when God's people are tested. A single verse can meet us differently depending on the season we are in: grief, gratitude, fatigue, or new beginnings.
Today's invitation under the theme of Daily Scripture is simple and serious. Share this verse with someone who needs encouragement, not as advice from above, but as a gift you yourself are trying to live.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit. Open the Scriptures to me as You opened them to the apostles. In Judith 10:1 I hear, “And it came to pass, when she had ceased to cry to the Lord, that she rose from the…” Give me understanding, give me desire, and give me the grace to obey with joy. Amen.
Share God's Word with Friends
Spread the inspiration! Share today's verse with your friends and family.