The Israelites were defeated by the Philistines in battle, but they went to get the ark of the covenant, which they thought would bring them sure victory. However, rather than bringing them victory, they received instead a humiliating defeat, with the Philistines beating them easily. The Philistines captured the ark of the covenant in the process. The Israelites would get the ark of the covenant back several chapters later in the first book of Samuel. The unintended happens in life sometimes and our actions can bring about that which we were fearing would happen.
We celebrate a very interesting saint from 6th century Ireland today - St Ita of Killeedy located in county Limerick. A nun, she founded a school and convent in Killeedy. It is said that St Brendan was one of her students at the school. St. Ita was once asked by St. Brendan what were the three things which God most detested. She replied: a scowling face, a will that clings to wrong-doing, and placing too great a confidence in the power of money. Brendan then asked her what are the three things that God especially loves. She answered: true faith in God with a pure heart, a simple religious life, and being generous in charity. A holy well and Catholic Church are located today on the site of her former convent.
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