Theme: Peace
“And every man tilled his land with peace, and the land of Juda yielded her increase, and the trees of the fields their fruit.”
Reflection for Today
Today's Catholic verse of the day is 1 Maccabees 14:8: “And every man tilled his land with peace, and the land of Juda yielded her increase, and the trees of the fields their fruit.”
1 Maccabees, received in the Catholic canon, shows courage, fidelity, and providence when God's people are tested. 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.
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
Holy Trinity, I receive today's verse with the Church. Keep 1 Maccabees 14:8 close to me. Let “And every man tilled his land with peace, and the land of Juda yielded her increase,…” guard my thoughts from morning until night, and let my life quietly agree with Your word. Amen.
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