Theme: Peace
“For now they shall say: We have no king: because we fear not the Lord: and what shall a king do to us?”
Reflection for Today
The Church sets before us Hosea 10:3: “For now they shall say: We have no king: because we fear not the Lord: and what shall a king do to us?”
Peace is one of the first things anxiety steals. Christ does not deny our storms; He offers a peace that can remain even while the waves are still high. 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.
God often changes us less by thunder and more by a line of Scripture that will not leave us alone. 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
Lord God, thank You for speaking through Hosea 10:3. You said, “For now they shall say: We have no king: because we fear not the Lord: and what…” I do not want to rush past these words. Quiet my mind, warm my heart, and help me live what I have heard with faith, hope, and charity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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