In the Temple

Today’s readings tell of two events that happened in the Temple. The Gospel tells the familiar story of the Finding in the Temple. In the first reading, a priest’s son is murdered in the court of the Temple for voicing prophecies against the prevailing culture and government. Yet his prophecy continues to ring clear and true, “Because you have abandoned the LORD, he has abandoned you.”

Today’s readings remind us that even though we may be in the Temple, we can still lose our connection with the Lord.

We must go to Church, belong to the Church, and support the Church, but even when we do all this, we dare not be complacent about our relationship with the Lord. Belonging to God’s Holy Church, we cannot coast, but we must be ever more intent on strengthening and deepening our loving relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.