BOOK OF THE PROPHET JEREMIAH 14,17-22 (WITH REFLECTION)

Book of the Prophet Jeremiah 14,17-22
[17] "Let my eyes shed tears, night and day, without stopping, because a great disaster has struck the city, the young daughter of my people, a terrible and violent blow.
[18] If I go out into the field, I see dead bodies slaughtered with the sword; If I enter the city, I will find people consumed with hunger; even the prophets and priests roam the country aimlessly."
[19] Have you rejected Judah entirely, or have you really disliked Zion? Why, then, have you hurt us so much that there is no way for us to heal? We expected peace, and happiness did not come; We were counting on healing time, and we were left with nothing but consternation.
[20] We recognize, Lord, our wickedness, the sins of our fathers, because we have all sinned against you.
[21] But for the sake of your name, do not make us suffer the supreme shame of bringing dishonor to the throne of your glory; remember, do not break your covenant with us.
[22] Are there any among the idols of the people that can make it rain?
Can the heavens send us water? Are you not the Lord our God we are waiting for? You accomplish all these things."
Word of the Lord.
REFLECTION
Jeremiah did not limit himself to controversies and condemnatory oracles against his people, attracting antipathies and deadly hatred.
The prophet loved his people, and suffered first when he was forced to announce unpleasant events.
And he prayed for his people, as the text we heard today reveals.
During a penitential liturgy, or during the siege of Jerusalem, the prophet needed to unburden himself, knowing that this was also God's will.
After describing the deplorable situation of the country, mortally wounded and without leaders equal to the situation, Jeremiah says a prayer of supplication.
He intercedes for the people before God.
He appeals to the Covenant, by virtue of which God cannot forget Israel.
He recalls the promise of salvation and peace, which do not exist, and calls on the Lord not to break his Covenant, not to abandon his people.
Israel, although it has sinned, now recognizes its infidelity, and feels without arguments, without merits to present and defend itself from the punishments with which it is threatened.
Jeremiah pleads, trusting in God's faithfulness and his way of acting, that he cannot be contrary to his essence, which is love, mercy, indulgence.
The prophet trusts in God and entrusts his people to Him, whose fate he deeply regrets.

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