Theme: Daily Scripture
“He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the trace of a sinner: and he that feareth God will turn to his own heart.”
Reflection for Today
Let Sirach 21:7 speak first, before our plans and worries do: “He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the trace of a sinner: and he that feareth God will turn to his own heart.”
Sirach belongs to the wisdom books, where faith meets daily decisions. Holiness is not only for extraordinary moments; it is learned in ordinary choices. Read in Catholic faith, this is not a decorative sentence for social media. It is a living word meant to convert, console, and send us back into ordinary life with a quieter heart.
If nothing else remains from this page, let one phrase of Sirach 21:7 remain. If the verse consoles you, do not rush past the comfort. Gratitude is also a form of obedience.
Prayer
Lord God, thank You for speaking through Sirach 21:7. You said, “He that hateth to be reproved walketh in the trace of a sinner: and he that feareth…” 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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