Do You Know That You Are the Temple of God? ~ by Ronnie Archer

The reading this Sunday from Ezekiel, gives us a vision of water flowing from beneath the threshold of the temple in all directions. This water flows into the eastern district down upon the Arabah, and empties into the salt waters of the sea, which it makes fresh. Wherever this water flows and whatever it touches, life multiplies abundantly. This water represents the love of God and the Holy Spirit touching us, and giving us life.

Paul's letter to the Corinthians tells us that we are the temple of God, because the Holy Spirit dwells in each of us. The wise Master builder laid the foundation, but the construction of the "building" depends on each of us. Our cooperation is necessary to carry out the plans that God has drawn for us. We each must be careful how we build upon it.

We are being called to reflect on the fact, and ask ourselves..."are we really the temple of God?" If there are "loose bricks," the building will fall, but if the building is erected according to God's plan, it will stand and we will be ready, just as the wise maidens who brought extra oil for their lamps were. All of them began the journey, but not all of them, the foolish ones, completed it.

As Christians, we should know what God expects from us. To be a true Christian, we should constantly reflect on the mysteries of Jesus Christ. We should live in the church and experience the joy of God, and we should be striving for the future to be with God forever.

The coming of the Bridegroom will be a time of joy... It is up to us to be ready... "Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."


~ Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome ~

~ Photograph of the Lateran Basilica can be found at Be At Rome Website. ~

~ Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins Reading taken from the RCL,
the Sunday nearest November 9th ~