The Feast of the Dedication of the St. John Lateran Basilica honors the oldest church in the West, the cathedral of the Pope.
It reminds us that the Church is not just a building but the living Body of Christ, united in faith.
This basilica, called the “Mother and Head of all churches,” stands as a sign of unity for Catholics worldwide.
We celebrate not only bricks and mortar, but the spiritual temple God builds in each heart.
It is a day to renew our commitment to holiness and unity in the Church.
As members of God’s household, we are called to be living stones in His holy temple.
“The house of God is holy, and it is the Church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of truth.”
— 1 Timothy 3:15 (adapted)
