Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
First Reading: Revelation 10:8-11
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 119
Gospel: Luke 19:45-48
In today's gospel we read about Jesus going to cleanse the temple of the wickedness which was taking place there. Today's gospel teaches us about the importance of reverence for God and what belongs to Him. It is important that we take God and all that belongs to Him serious, and to work to keep these things sacred at all times. This not only applies for God's house, but for all of His children as well. How many times do we sit on the couch and watch TV versus going for a walk? Or how many times do we help ourselves to that extra slice of cake versus telling our body "no" ? As it says in 1 Corinthians 6:19 "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit ..." It is important for us to keep sacred all that belongs to God, including ourselves!
Today we remember and honor the presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I believe that her parents at the time realized that Mary was a special child of God and kept to the tradition of presenting her in the house of the Lord, thereby keeping sacred what belongs to God. Today, let us ask our Blessed Mother for her prayer and intercession so that we may keep sacred what is God's and be drawn in even closer to her son, Jesus.
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
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