Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12 / John 51-3, 5-16
Water is an element that is common in our country, so much so that we take it for granted.
But in other countries and regions, water is a very precious commodity.
In those countries and regions, water is critical for life and for the sustenance of life.
And in the religious realm, water is used to symbolize cleansing and purification.
In the gospel, when there are movements in the water at the Sheep Pool, it was an indication that healing powers are manifesting.
In the 1st reading, the symbol of water coming out of the Temple points to the life-giving and healing powers of water.
As for us Christians, we will remember that we are baptized with water.
We bless ourselves with Holy Water, and it is also used in other religious rites and rituals to symbolize God’s blessing and protection.
God has given Holy Water to the Church as a symbol of His love for us.
Let us use it devoutly to express our need for God’s blessings and protection.