Dedication of the Lateran Basilica: Today, we celebrate the dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the Pope's cathedral and the mother church of all churches. It symbolizes unity and the central place of the Church in our lives.

The Living Waters: Ezekiel's vision of the temple with water flowing symbolizes the life-giving nature of God's presence. The Church, as the spiritual temple, offers us the living waters of grace and salvation.

A Spiritual Dwelling Place: St. Paul reminds us that we are God's temple, and the Spirit of God dwells in us. Our bodies are sacred, and collectively, as the Church, we form a spiritual dwelling place for God.

Cleansing the Temple: In the Gospel, Jesus cleanses the temple, a symbolic act pointing to the need for purity and reverence in our worship. As members of God's temple, let us examine our hearts, seeking purification and devotion.

A Call to Holiness: The psalmist describes a city of God where God dwells. As the Church, we are called to be that holy city, reflecting the presence of God in our actions, unity, and love for one another.

The Temple of Christ's Body: Jesus speaks of rebuilding the temple in three days, referring to His own body. As we celebrate this feast, let us remember that Christ is the cornerstone of our faith, and through His sacrifice, we find our unity and redemption.