Monday 9 November

Dedication of St. John Lateran (F)

Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; Psalm 46; 1Corinthians 3:9-11,16-17; John 2:13-22

Sensing sacredness

Churches are places dedicated to the glory of God. In them sacredness is protected in a special way. As persons we protect sacredness within our bodies in a different, less formalised way. The readings tell of the basic goodness and fruitfulness of sacredness in our lives and in our buildings. Jesus Christ saw something going on which challenged the sacredness of the Temple. As a disciple, do I look out for those things in life which undermine the presence and work of the Holy Spirit within me?