From today’s Scripture: “The Holy Spirit says: O, that today you would hear his voice, ‘harden not your hearts as at the rebellion.’”—Heb 3:7-8

We need to have a listening mind and heart on the journey with Jesus. The Holy Spirit speaks often through a friend who speaks the truth. I find the Spirit speaks through a Scripture passage such as this one.

A hardened heart is a terrible thing. When it is hardened toward another human being all kinds of terrible things can happen. Our culture right now turns us against each other.

But I see times when the Spirit’s light breaks into the darkness. We see individuals who help others along the highways. We see some who put themselves at great risk to save others. Some people even risk their lives for others’ safety.

A hardened heart is not the normal reaction of Christian persons. Aware of Jesus’ mercy, it challenges the follower of Christ to respond gently and kindly.

Let us pray: Loving Jesus, let my heart radiate your loving kindness, especially toward those with whom I find it difficult to relate. Today, let your Holy Spirit soften my heart so I can love even my enemies.

Today’s author is Father Wil Steinbacher. He has served as pastor of a number of Glenmary missions, in prison ministry, as director of the Glenmary Research Center, and in Glenmary administration.

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