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First Reading for the Solemnity of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Year B

Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9

Summary: God expresses deep love and compassion for Israel, recalling how He cared for them, taught them, and healed them, choosing mercy over anger.

God's Love for Israel

Thus says the LORD:

When Israel was a child I loved him, out of Egypt I called my son.

Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk, who took them in my arms;
I drew them with human cords, with bands of love;
I fostered them like one who raises an infant to his cheeks;
Yet, though I stooped to feed my child,they did not know that I was their healer.

My heart is overwhelmed, my pity is stirred.
I will not give vent to my blazing anger,
I will not destroy Ephraim again;
For I am God and not a man, the Holy One present among you;
I will not let the flames consume you.

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