People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel remind me of Jesus telling us not to worry about what we eat and drink; life is more than food. Nor are we to worry about what we are to wear.
The creation of this world and the things we depend on are never permanent. Think of the fire that damaged the Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019. Everyone was shocked, just as people were when Jesus spoke about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
The Temple was the center of their faith, and they couldn’t imagine how God would permit its destruction. We must remember that the human soul is the only part of creation that lives on beyond death. We become God’s Temple in our baptism and nourish His life in us through our faithful participation in the Eucharist and the Sacraments.
God has chosen to be present to us through these seven Sacred Mysteries of the Church. We must be careful not to do anything that would damage our Temple and the presence of God within us.
Gospel Challenge: Take a few moments to be quiet with the Lord in your heart and ask Him how He wants you to honor His Presence in your temple. Make sure to follow where He guides you.
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Where is God’s Sanctuary?
People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel remind me of Jesus telling us not to worry about what we eat and drink; life is more than food. Nor are we to worry about what we are to wear.
The creation of this world and the things we depend on are never permanent. Think of the fire that damaged the Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019. Everyone was shocked, just as people were when Jesus spoke about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
The Temple was the center of their faith, and they couldn’t imagine how God would permit its destruction. We must remember that the human soul is the only part of creation that lives on beyond death. We become God’s Temple in our baptism and nourish His life in us through our faithful participation in the Eucharist and the Sacraments.
God has chosen to be present to us through these seven Sacred Mysteries of the Church. We must be careful not to do anything that would damage our Temple and the presence of God within us.
Gospel Challenge:
Take a few moments to be quiet with the Lord in your heart and ask Him how He wants you to honor His Presence in your temple. Make sure to follow where He guides you.
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Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
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