The purification of the Temple of Jerusalem: the house of God is a place of prayer
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Friday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel text
Mk 11:11-25
Mk 11:11-25
They came to Jerusalem, and on entering the temple area he began to drive out those selling and buying there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who were selling doves. He did not permit anyone to carry anything through the temple area.
Gospel's Commentary
Today we see Jesus more upset than ever. It may seem surprising to imagine Him driving people out of the Temple and turning over their tables. But something very serious was happening. The Temple was meant to be God’s house—a place for prayer and worship. Instead, people were using it for buying, selling, and making money. Jesus wanted everyone to respect God’s house.
What about us? Do we treat our churches as places of prayer, silence, and worship? Would Jesus be pleased with how we act in His house today?