"Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” (Luke 19: 45..... 48).
Friday 19th November 2021, in the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time.
Jesus entered the Temple and was shocked by what He saw. He censored the traders defiling the holy place: "My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.”
The Temple/Church is a consecrated place for the worship of God. The civil society understands the idea of respect for certain places. The first time I went to a traffic court, I had my baseball cap on as I stepped into the court. The police man shouted at me to remove the cap. I obeyed.
The Church should welcome everyone into its Sanctuary for Sunday worship. The Church teaches that it is Jesus who is the celebrant in the person of the priest whom we see. Have you noticed that on Sundays, the priest is dressed in the best robes. Some people attend Sunday Mass in baseball game outfit? If the mayor or the governor invites you for a lunch, how do you dress? Jesus Christ deserves no less respect.
My house shall be a house of prayer. Please do not make it a marketplace.
Daily Bible Verse @ Seekfirstcommunity.com
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