REFLECTION: ZEAL FOR GODS TEMPLE. In the synoptic gospel, the cleansing of the temple happens in the last week of Jesus life. This precipitates Jesus condemnation since he is seen by the religious authorities as a threat to the temple. The temple, however, is now being replaced by the person of Jesus. Jesus does not just cleanse it; he replaces it with the temple of his body. Israel connects with God through its temple. The time has come for believers to relate to God through Jesus who is risen from the dead. Today is the anniversary of the dedication of the Lateran Church in Rome. The cathedral church of the Pope as bishop of Rome, it is the mother and head of all churches of Rome and the world. Rather than celebrating the Church as a structure, atemple, the feast points to the Church as a people gathered to worship God through, with, and in Christ.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Nov 2014 03:04:32 +0000
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