From today’s Scripture: “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling!”—Lk 13:34

Jesus receives Herod’s threat, but he doesn’t stop: he continues healing and casting out demons because his mission is not interrupted by fear. Later he weeps for Jerusalem, which did not want to welcome him. I am impressed by his firmness and at the same time his tenderness. I too sometimes close my heart, but he continues to insist on gathering me under his wings; he only needs me to let myself be loved by him.

Let us pray: Lord, I know that you love me. Open up my heart to receive your love.

Today’s author is Daisy Torres, who partners with Glenmary in evangelization and Hispanic outreach in Eastern North Carolina.

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