Daily Meditation for November 9, 2026

Towering above the treetops, reaching to the skies, we often can spot it from afar: a cross atop the steeple or dome of our favorite church. Whether it is a grand cathedral in the midst of a busy city or a humble chapel on a rural road, there is something about this house of worship that makes us know for certain: God is in this place. The initial pull might be the beauty of the physical space, but deep down, we know that Love is what draws us here. And by the grace of God, we also know that we are dwelling places of the Holy. As St. Paul tells us: “You are the temple of God, and the Spirit of God dwells in you” (see 1 Cor 3:16). Each person—young and old, saint and sinner—is more precious to God than the most magnificent cathedral ever built. Imagine a world in which we set our gaze on our fellow human beings and see in them the very face of Christ, giving rise to a heartfelt prayer: “How lovely is your dwelling place, O God” (Psalm 84:1).

By Mary Stommes, OblSB