Theme: Protection
“And shall burn her in the sight of all delivering up to the fire her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, and her dung.”
Reflection for Today
The Church sets before us Numbers 19:5: “And shall burn her in the sight of all delivering up to the fire her skin, and her flesh, and her blood, and her dung.”
A single verse can meet us differently depending on the season we are in: grief, gratitude, fatigue, or new beginnings. Numbers 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.
As you hold this verse, do not force a dramatic feeling. Ask only for faithfulness. If possible, bring this line to Mass or to a brief visit before the Blessed Sacrament. Let Christ finish in silence what the verse began in your thoughts.
Prayer
Come, Holy Spirit. Open the Scriptures to me as You opened them to the apostles. In Numbers 19:5 I hear, “And shall burn her in the sight of all delivering up to the fire her skin, and her…” Give me understanding, give me desire, and give me the grace to obey with joy. Amen.
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