I read this blog most days. Today’s commentary had me particularly moved and I thought it would be worth sharing with you all.

The first reading of the day depicts a critical moment in the lives of the Israelites. Faced with a dire situation, they held the belief that the mere presence of the Ark of the Covenant could guarantee victory in battle. Unfortunately, their misguided confidence in a sacred object, rather than a genuine relationship with God, ultimately resulted in defeat. This defeat led to the Philistines seizing the Ark.

edit: corrected typo