In the temple, Jesus' actions ignite a collision of powers. A clash of divine truths against human constructs unfolds, where religion and governance converge. Voices harmonize in dissent, noting Jesus' teachings clash with rulers' policies. The temple, once sanctum, now a marketplace for power and piety, sees Jesus disrupt commerce of souls. He challenges transactional faith, where the poor sacrifice for divine favor. His anger not at people, but systems preying on the vulnerable. He redefines sacred, proclaiming the human heart as the new temple, dwelling of divine love and trust. Through Jesus, a revolution of spirit unfolds, shifting religion from rituals to inner faith.
May we, like Jesus, challenge exploitation and injustice,
redefining our temples as vessels of trust and compassion
in a world often entangled with power and wealth.
(adapted from: Richard Rohr, Jesus’ Assault on the System)