First Reading for Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Year B - Daily Catholic Mass Reading
Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9
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.
