Thursday, November 18, 2021

33rd Week, Ordinary Time, Friday, 19-11-2021

1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59 / Luke 19:45-48   

A building is usually constructed with bricks and mortar.

What gives it its identity is the purpose for which it is used.

So it can be for homes or offices, for shops or factories, for schools or hospitals.

But a building that is designated to be a place of worship has a special significance.

For us we believe that the Church is the House of God and a house of prayer.

It is in Church that worship and sacrifice is offered to God.

It is also a place where prayers are offered and to find rest for the wearied heart.

The Church is the House of God and it is where God is present to His people.

May our hearts be filled with God's presence as we come to Church for worship and prayer.

And may we also bring God's presence back to our homes, offices and to wherever and to whoever that needs to experience God's peace and love.