Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Readings: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17
The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is not merely about the consecration of a magnificent building in Rome; it is a celebration of the living temple of God that each of us is called to be. The vision of Ezekiel, water flowing from the temple, bringing life wherever it goes, points to the grace that flows from Christ, the true Temple, into His Church and through it to the world. Saint Paul reminds us that we are the temples of the Holy Spirit, built upon the one foundation, Jesus Christ. This day invites us to renew our awareness that God dwells not only in holy places, but within His people. The Lateran Basilica, as the “Mother Church,” stands as a symbol of unity, reminding us that the Church is universal, yet built of living stones, each of us, sanctified and called to radiate the life of Christ. Wherever we allow His grace to flow through us, healing, renewal, and holiness follow. Let’s reflect: Do I live as a true temple of God, allowing His grace to flow through me and bring life, healing, and unity to those around me?
Don Giorgio