Monday of week 14 in Ordinary Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s reading from Genesis presents Jacob\u2019s dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending, a powerful image that the Church has long seen as a symbol of the Church itself. The Church is not merely a human institution or a gathering of like-minded believers; it is the living space where heaven touches earth, where grace descends and prayer rises, where God speaks and humanity responds. In this holy encounter, Jacob awakens in awe and exclaims, \u201cThis is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven!\u201d Each time we enter the Church, whether physically or spiritually, we are drawn into this same mystery. Through the sacraments, the Word, and the communion of believers, we experience God\u2019s nearness and His desire to dwell among us. Today, we are invited to renew our reverence for the Church, not as a building, but as a sacred space where the ladder of grace remains ever open, drawing us into deeper union with God and with one another. Let\u2019s reflect: Do I approach the Church with the awe and reverence it deserves, recognizing it as the place where heaven meets earth and God draws near to me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don Giorgio<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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