In
the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
“And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to
him, 'Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful
buildings!'” What beautiful
architecture the city of Jerusalem presented to the eye of the
beholder. What splendor the kingdoms of this world lay before the one
who looks at them. What riches the people of this earth display in
bright array.
And what does Jesus say in reply?
“Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left
here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
Not one stone left standing upon another. No beautiful buildings
standing proudly. No hallowed monuments to progress or prosperity
left erect. No halls of riches and royalty left in their grand
splendor.
