Wednesday – 12th Week of Ordinary Time B
Today's readings take us on a journey to a moment of spiritual awakening in the history of the Israelites, one that conjures up the image of a dead tree, suddenly finding life and bearing fruit, as Jesus speaks about in today's gospel. The high priest Hilkiah discovers the Book of the Law in the Temple, and its contents send shockwaves through the kingdom. King Josiah is deeply moved by the reading of the book, recognizing the extent to which his ancestors had departed from God's will. He tears his garments in sorrow and humiliation, acknowledging the gravity of their disobedience.