People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel reminds 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 stuff we rely on is never permanent. Think of the fire that struck the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris in 2019. Everyone was shocked, as were the people who heard Jesus speak about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
The temple was the center of their religion, and they couldn’t imagine how God would allow its destruction. We must recall that the human soul is the only part of creation that permanently lives beyond death. We become God’s temple in our baptism and feed His life in us through our faithful celebration of 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 destroy our temple and the presence of God in us.
Gospel Challenge: Spend a few moments with the Lord in the quietness of your heart and ask him how he wants you to honor His Presence in your temple. Be sure to follow where he leads you.
Love Your Neighbor!
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…
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Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Tuesday, 34th Week in Ordinary Time
November 26, 2024, Luke 21: 5-11
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Where is God’s Sanctuary?
People admiring the jewels and stones in the Temple in today’s gospel reminds 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 stuff we rely on is never permanent. Think of the fire that struck the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris in 2019. Everyone was shocked, as were the people who heard Jesus speak about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple.
The temple was the center of their religion, and they couldn’t imagine how God would allow its destruction. We must recall that the human soul is the only part of creation that permanently lives beyond death. We become God’s temple in our baptism and feed His life in us through our faithful celebration of 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 destroy our temple and the presence of God in us.
Gospel Challenge:
Spend a few moments with the Lord in the quietness of your heart and ask him how he wants you to honor His Presence in your temple. Be sure to follow where he leads you.
Love Your Neighbor!
Please join me in praying for all baptized Catholics to be faithful to Jesus in the Holy Mass every weekend. Hail Mary, full of grace…
Peace be with you.
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
www.bscchurch.com
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