Tough To Tidy Temple

The return from defilement of things sacred is celebrated in the Scripture from today’s Roman Catholic Lectionary. The Temple of Jerusalem is the physical focus but the Temple of the in dwelling Spirit, people, are the focus of our reflection. The people paradox is that we are both “earthen vessels” of the Divine Spirit and host to the “robbers and thieves” which wrestle for control in our relationships with others. The return from defilement to sacred is the living of Resurrection, often on a daily basis. The Journey, as David proclaims, gives us pause to reflect and respond with praise.