“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. 

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Saint Sabas

Saint Sabas, born in Cappadocia, was a pivotal figure in early Eastern monasticism, renowned for his devout life of solitude and community leadership.
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