St. Mary in the late Fall Photo

“In the context of the Covenant, biblical tradition uses the image of the yoke to indicate the close bond that links the people to God and, as a result, the submission to his will expressed in the Law.” — Pope Francis Reflection: With whom do you have a close connection? How, if at all, is sharing the faith or growing in it part of this significant relationship? What role does the Christian community - especially participation in a parish - play in your life? This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

Jesus’ anger was not about the sale of animals for sacrifice but about the misuse of power. The merchants were selling the animals at inflated prices beyond the means of the worshipers. The words he spoke while driving out the merchants carried a double meaning about not only the physical destruction of the temple but about his own death and resurrection. You created each one of us in your image and likeness making us temples of the Holy Spirit. Knowing you dwell within me makes me strive to be the very best I can be. This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.

“We are thus called to translate into concrete acts that which we invoke in prayer and profess in faith.” — Pope Francis Reflection: What do you pray for regularly? How are your prayers and actions similar or different? Who do (or might) you turn to for guidance or support in growing in being consistent in what you pray, believe, and do? This content comes to you from Our Sunday Visitor courtesy of your parish or diocese.