Theme: Family
“And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers, who would not obey the Lord, their God.”
Reflection for Today
Today's Catholic verse of the day is 2 Kings 17:14: “And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers, who would not obey the Lord, their God.”
Scripture rarely flatters us. It loves us enough to tell the truth, and then it stays with us while we learn to live that truth. 2 Kings is part of the long story of salvation. Catholics receive it as inspired Scripture, a word that prepares the heart for Christ and still nourishes the Church.
God often changes us less by thunder and more by a line of Scripture that will not leave us alone. Pray a decade of the Rosary with this verse in mind. Ask Mary to teach you how to keep God's word and ponder it, as she did.
Prayer
Holy Trinity, I receive today's verse with the Church. Keep 2 Kings 17:14 close to me. Let “And they hearkened not, but hardened their necks like to the neck of their fathers,…” guard my thoughts from morning until night, and let my life quietly agree with Your word. Amen.
Share God's Word with Friends
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