Today's feast, the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the Pope's Church and the Mother Church of all Christendom, is a reminder to us that not only is a building important, but we too, as St. Peter says, are "living stones" being built into a "spiritual house." "Be built up like living stones, into a spiritual house, a royal priesthood." (cf: 1 Pt 2:5). The Church is as strong and holy as its individual members, stones, building blocks, built on the foundation of Jesus Christ and held together by the "mortar" of the Holy Spirit. The Lateran Basilica as beautiful as it is, is also symbolic of the living organism of the People of God, and as such calls us to fulfill our baptismal promises to live the gift of being adopted children of God and thus the calling to be a holy people, a royal priesthood which carries on the mission of Jesus.
With Mary's help on this Saturday, our good words, our good deeds, our trust, our love, our compassion for those who suffer, can continue the construction of this living Church and bring it closer to completion. Just DO IT.
Bro. Rene
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