From today’s Scripture: “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.”—Lk 19:46

Today the Church celebrates St. Cecilia who, despite all dangers, remained pure and completely belonging to Christ even unto death. She teaches us what it means to be restored by Christ as he did in the temple as we see depicted in today’s readings.

If we are honest with ourselves, we will realize that our inner temples need cleansing. This action of Christ resembles the internal cleansing that all of us need. May we be made strong and fearless temples of the Lord.

Let us pray: In this modern world that has become less and less favorable to your message, may I show your love and uncompromising truth to all.

Today’s author is Glenmary Brother Thomas Nguyen, currently assigned in Martin County, North Carolina, for his advanced missionary formation. Brother Thomas Nguyen is one of our 11 students in formation. Support the next generation of Glenmary priests and Brothers who will build the Church in rural America by donating to our Giving Tuesday campaign.

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