The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast - John
2:13-22
The opening scene of this passage is
Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. It was almost time for Passover and Jesus wanted
to be in Jerusalem during that time. When he arrived, he immediately went to
the temple to worship. Though Jesus was expecting a quiet, prayerful
atmosphere, when he arrived he found the temple filled with animals as well as
the money changers.
Jesus was enraged! The temple was a
holy and sacred place for worship and prayer. The money changers and merchants
were defiling this temple. Jesus didn’t hesitate. He scathingly told them to
stop making God’s house a place of commerce. He took a whip and drives the
scoundrels out of the temple!
Today may we ask ourselves: do we
honor the sacredness of the church where we worship? I know at times I simply
take it for granted. Or I might treat it as just another building. At other
times, I am awed by the beauty, the silence and the sacredness of our church.
However, this sacredness is magnified by the prayers of all the hundreds of
sisters who faithfully prayed in this sacred space several times a day. The church
where you worship also is sacred. The next time you are in church, experience
the sacredness of your holy place. May you carry this sacredness with you
throughout your day and your week!
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