Weekly Notes - 03/04/2018

Today the Gospel mentions Jesus being in the temple. Speaking of the temple, which is our church, I am always so glad to see people staying after Mass or coming to church throughout the day, even outside of Adoration.

Maybe these days it could be a little noisy with the construction of the AC in the choir loft, but usually it is a nice quiet place to be without a cell phone, radio or TV. I always share with people that it is the most important place that we have. Our worship site is the place where the most parishioners gather together. It is our place of thanksgiving and giving praise to God. I was reminded that next year it will be 150 years since the dedication of the church on Easter Monday 1869. We will have to celebrate such an occasion. Coincidentally, our parish will be 185 years old, too, in 2019.

Another totally different thought, is how our bodies are temples of God. How do we care for our bodies? Lent is a time to do without, which could help to focus on making a better awareness of the sacredness of this body in which we dwell.

The Body and Blood of Jesus dwells within us because of our reception of Holy Communion. How sacred do we treat this gift from God? How often do we give thanks to God for the gift of life and also our gift of faith to believe? What kind words come from our mouth with which we receive the Body and Blood of Jesus? Are they always so sacred? Are they always so kind?

Lent can make a difference in us and it can be a permanent change too.