The
first reading today celebrates the fact of the completion of the
restoration of the Temple in Jerusalem after it had been destroyed as
prophesied. King Darius oversaw its restoration and made sure the workmen were
compensated fully for their help and participation in this worthwhile project.
It is always necessary to pay the workmen for his daily produce.
God’s house is now restored
and his people can worship there in truth and in dignity, in confidence and in
joy! This resembles our own houses of worship – which are places of celebrating
God as he is in himself, and as he relates to us.
And how is he related to us:
Jesus tells us exactly in the gospel passage: they are his mother, brothers and
sisters, who simply do what the Father wants. It is quite uncomplicated. God
has the masterplan – and he IS GOD! Therefore, whenever anyone cooperates
willingly with him in building the earthly city – then, he is simultaneously
building the “New Jerusalem” yet to come – our destination – and our home.
May we rejoice today in the
fact that we are a royal people involved in a very special drama – that has our
eternal happiness and joy as it ending plot – and “season finale”! Amen.
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