Dominican Friars

Province of St. Albert the Great, USA

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Dedication of St. John Lateran: Is the Church a Building or the People?

Know Before You Go

Join Father Scott Steinkerchner for "Know Before You Go" as we explore the readings for the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Pope's cathedral and the Mother Church of Christendom. The biblical readings (Ezekiel, John, Paul) reveal that while physical buildings are important gathering places, we are the true temple of God. Understand the unity and purpose behind our sacred spaces and the Body of Christ. #Catholic #StJohnLateran #KnowBeforeYouGo

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Timeline:
0:00 Welcome & Introduction: Know Before You Go
0:23 The Feast of St. John Lateran: The Pope's Cathedral
0:49 St. John Lateran: Mother Church & Symbol of Unity
1:18 First Reading: Ezekiel's Vision of the Temple
2:49 Ezekiel's Prophecy: Water Flows from the Temple
3:31 The Importance of Buildings & Gathering
4:02 Gospel Reading: Jesus Cleanses the Temple
4:48 Jesus: Destroy This Temple...
5:10 Jesus Replaces the Temple: He is the New Location
5:50 Second Reading: St. Paul on God's Building
6:12 You Are the Temple of God: The Spirit Dwells in You
6:27 We Are the Church: The Body of Christ
6:57 Why Church Buildings are Still Important
7:28 The Need to Gather & Reconstitute Ourselves
7:52 Basilicas: Symbols of Unity
8:13 Celebrating St. John Lateran Worldwide
8:37 Conclusion & Blessing

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