The Gospel for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity is from Luke 19:41-47a where our Lord laments the spiritual corruption of Jerusalem and its temple. We should note that the problems of the city and the temple result from false beliefs and values. Both the city and the temple are infected by worldly values. They seek solutions in political and economic activities rather than through faith, morals, and prayer.
As we look at our world, we still see similar problems and similar false solutions. While politics and economics have their uses, they are not the real and ultimate solutions. Like ancient Jerusalem, our deepest needs are for faith in God, real moral standards, and sincere prayer. This is true for individuals, for society, and for the Church. So let us turn from worldly solutions to the religious, moral, and spiritual practices that lead to the true peace that comes from God!
