Today’s gospel: Jesus cleansing the Temple. Lent, an opportunity to cleanse our lives of all that reeks of commerce, noise, distraction—to recover our true purpose.

a) Buying food for family? b) Enjoying music & laughter? c) Responding spontaneously to our ever-changing environment? WHY destroy the very essence of happiness?! ('reeks' implies that these examples of healthy, abundant life are Bad Things.)