Lectionary Text: Enuma Elish, Tablet IV
Verse:

“He opened his mouth and the Evil Wind he sent forth to blow.”

Today’s Reflection

On this sacred day, we remember how Marduk, King of the Igigi and vanquisher of ancient chaos, arose in splendor and order against the raging disorder of the deep. The primal dragon, Tiamat, surged with monstrous resistance, yet the Breath of Marduk—his intentional wind—was no random gale. It was purpose made manifest. Speech empowered by divine command. Thought incarnate.
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