Scripture readings for this reflection can be found at Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr | USCCB
In our gospel today we see
the righteous anger of Jesus towards those buying and selling things in the
temple area. These were people that were ignoring the fact that they were on
sacred ground and should be focusing on the praise and worship of God. They
were more interested in making a profit at the expense of the temple while
ignoring the fact that they should be focusing on God and His presence there.
What are our intentions as we
enter church each time we come for Mass or prayer? Is it for true worship of
God, or are we more concerned about other things in our lives? It’s good to
bring our cares and concerns to place at the foot of the altar for the Lord to
help us through whatever difficulties we may be facing. But we need to remember
that we are at church also for the worship and praise of God. Are these distractions
from outside taking our attention away from God? Are we making them to be more
important than our praise of God? We need to remember that once we enter church
we are on sacred ground and are in the presence of our creator.
As we enter church, we need
to be ready to place our minds and attention on worshiping God. We need to take
time to quiet our minds from all distractions from outside that may take our
attention away from Him who loves us. We need be still in the presence of God
and prepare for our encounter with him through the reading of scripture and in
Holy Communion. Silent prayer and reflection on the scripture that is to be
read at mass is a good way to get us into the right frame of mind in worshiping
God.
Each time we enter church,
let us reflect on Psalm 46, verse 11, Be
still and know that I am God!
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