From Living Stones

The Church Universal today celebrates the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome since the time of the Emperor Constantine, who donated his own palace, known as a basilica, to the Church. The Bishop of Rome, later known as the Pope, resided there for many years and used it and its replacement building as the official seat of his office. More than just a building, it reminds us that the Church is really a people, each one of us, called to build up an eternal temple of living stones, that is, of faith-filled disciples of Jesus, who not only believe his word, but put it into practice. We strive for this each day, consciously or unconsiously, in little ways, such as digesting this daily slice of bread, by attending Mass weekly or even daily, through whatever prayers help us draw closer to Jesus, and, as Marists, do this through Mary. Our prayer colors our dealings with each other and helps us forgive, reach out, and put our own agendas aside for the sake of helping another. May we renew our determination to become living stones in the temple of God's kingdom.
Bro. Rene