Gospel Reflection - Sunday, November 9, 2025
Jesus cleanses the temple, boldly confronting corruption with prophetic zeal—an act that leads him toward his crucifixion.
Vision of the Temple's Water
Then he brought me back to the temple entrance; water was flowing from beneath the temple's threshold toward the east, as the temple faced east. The water flowed down from beneath the south end of the temple's threshold, south of the altar.
He led me out through the north gate and around to the outer gate facing east, where the water was coming out on the south side.
He said, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah; when it enters the sea, the sea of stagnant waters, it will become fresh. Wherever the river goes, every living creature that swarms will live, and many fish will be found once these waters reach there. It becomes fresh, and everything lives where the river goes.
Life Along the Riverbanks
On the banks, on both sides of the river, all kinds of trees for food will grow. Their leaves will never wither, and their fruit will not fail but bear fresh fruit every month, because the water flows from the sanctuary. The fruit serves as food, and the leaves for healing.
Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth changes, though mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.
Summary
This passage portrays Jesus’ cleansing of the temple as a pivotal moment, followed by a vision of life-giving water symbolizing renewal and hope flowing from the sanctuary.
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