Gospel Lk 10:21-24
The purity of a child’s heart and the love of their parents are borne out this scripture reading. The revelation of God the Father and the relationship between Jesus and His Father is wondrous in this passage, and that the revelation continues through the Holy Spirit each day of our lives. Perhaps we should ponder for a moment on the beauty of The Trinity revealed through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Gospel Lk 19:45-48
Theologically speaking, this passage has (like most scripture), many deep meanings. Jesus is not only chastising the sellers for blaspheming by using the sacred ground of worship (the temple) for their own gain, but also announcing the new temple. Jesus Christ our Savior.
Perhaps today, we can see religious men co-opting His new temple (the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ) for their own means. This might be done for monetary gain as those original temple sellers, but also could be for power and self-glorification. I think we have all met a Christian who has done that in our lives. One of them is writing this reflection.
So there are many lessons in a single act of Jesus. Honor your Lord and God alone; do not use your position as a member of the Christian Church to exploit others; money will not buy you God’s love; those that oppose Him will never prevail.
As you take this to your day, notice somewhere where this is happening in your life, and see how you might change that to align it with God’s will.
Daily prayers and meditations 