Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. The Lateran Basilica - formally known as the Archbasilica of Saint John in Lateran - is the Cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. The property and the building that was once known as the Lateran Palace was donated by the Emperor Constantine in the fourth century.
Today, the entire Church joins its voice to raise a song of praise to God in thanksgiving for the presence of the Church, the unity it signifies and the gift of God's presence in our midst.
In the scriptures today, Saint Paul reminds us: You are God's building (1 Cor 3:9). Each one of us - and those we encounter - are part of Christ's body, his temple, his cathedral. When we see another person, we see a part of Christ's building, the fulfillment of the vision of Ezekiel (Ez 47:1-12).
Look around you today and try to identify our Father's house (Jn 2:16) in the faces of those you meet.
Have a great day.
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