Friends of the Rosary,
Today, Sunday, November 9, we celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope, and the oldest church in the West.
Built during the time of Emperor Constantine in the fourth century, when Christians were granted freedom to practice their religion. This Cathedral/Basilica is called “mother and head of all the churches of the city and the world.”
The solemnity recalls that the temple of stones is a symbol of the living Church, the Christian community,
Signifying that we, the faithful, are “living stones,” St. Paul wrote, “You are God’s building,” “Holy is God’s temple, which you are” (1 Corinthians 3:9c, 17).
The Church of living stones, built up in truth and charity, is internally formed by the Holy Spirit.
Today’s feast celebrates the mystery of God’s desire to build a spiritual temple in the world —a community that worships Him in spirit and truth (cf. John 4:23-24).
The churches, with their beauty and harmony, are destined to give praise to God.
Every community must take special care of its sacred buildings, always calling upon the intercession of the Most Holy Mary.
Today, we also celebrate the feast of the Virgin of the Almudena in Madrid, Spain.
Ave Maria!
Come, Holy Spirit, come!
To Jesus through Mary!
Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
Please give us the grace to respond with joy!
+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New York
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