"Ungodly men reasoned unsoundly, saying to themselves, "Let us lie in wait for the righteous man, because he is inconvenient to us and opposes our actions; he reproaches us for sins against the law, and accuses us of sins against our training." (Wisdom 2:1.12)
Every act of righteousness challenges our enemies, for they don't want us to be closer to God. As the Scripture says: "... they accuse us day and night before our God..." (cf. Revelation 12:10).
In another part, the Book of Wisdom in the course of today's liturgy of the Word reminded us of the plan of the evil one against God's children:
"Ungodly men reasoned unsoundly, saying to themselves, "Let us lie in wait for the righteous man, because he is inconvenient to us and opposes our actions; he reproaches us for sins against the law, and accuses us of sins against our training." (Wisdom 2:1.12).
Therefore, this is a reminder for us to watch our steps, thoughts, words and actions as we continue our penitential walk with the Lord.
Let our hearts remain the seat of judgment where conscience directs every deed. If this happens, they will oppose us, but they won't succeed, they will encompass us, and we will triumph; for the blood of the Lamb has spoken on our behalf.
Peace! Be with you.
Let us pray
O God, who have prepared fitting helps for us in our weakness, grant, we pray, that we may receive their healing effects with joy, and reflect them in a holy way of life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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