“My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.”
With that line, Jesus is condemning those who are both in the Temple area, making money their focus, and those who seek to extort from their customers.
When we are in sacred spaces, what is our focus? Is it on the majesty and wonder of God? Or is it on more mundane concerns of daily living? Too often, I find myself in the latter category.
No doubt, our daily living concerns are important. God even wants to hear about your concerns! But in sacred spaces, we must keep our focus on the Lord and on prayer.
Are you anxious? Bring it to God.
Are you angry? Bring it to God.
Are you grieving? Bring it to God.
Are you depressed? Bring it to God.
Bring it all to God in prayer. Visit a sacred space or a Eucharistic Adoration chapel. He longs to carry your joys and sorrows. Remember that He also desires your love and praise and reverence.
Daily Reading
Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Reading 1 RV 10:8-11 I, John, heard a voice from heaven speak to me.Then the voice spoke to me and…
Saint of the Day
Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia, revered patron saint of music and the blind, symbolizes divine inspiration and steadfast faith in early Christian history.
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