Daily Scripture Reflection & Prayer: November 26, 2025

Date: Wednesday of the 34^th Week in Ordinary Time

Scripture Text: Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67

R. (59b) Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"Sun and moon, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"Stars of heaven, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"Every shower and dew, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"All you winds, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"Fire and heat, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

"Cold and chill, bless the Lord;

praise and exalt him above all forever."

R. Give glory and eternal praise to him.

Breaking the text open – background and summary:

The response to the 1^st reading from the Book of Daniel is a section of the hymn of praise by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from within the furnace where they’ve been thrown by King Nebuchadnezzar as punishment for the belief in the one true LORD.

Meditating on the text with personal questions:

During this week of Thanksgiving, how grateful am I to the LORD for the good that has been in my life? Do I think to praise the LORD even in difficult situations?

Praying:

LORD, be with me when I am struggling. Strengthen my resolve to remain faithful to You regardless of the situation or difficulties. Increase my hope. Open my mind and heart so that I might more fully grasp all for which I should praise You and speak your praise aloud. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.