Mediation in Christ

St. Paul writes to St. Timothy that "there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1 Timothy 2:5).  In the Gospel this weekend Jesus reveals His great desire for HIs Body, the Church, to share in that mediation.  He intends to build a Temple here in this world, the Church, where the Holy Spirit will dwell to give us power and grace to share the great message of salvation; Christ promises that the gates of the netherworld will never prevail against HIs Church; and He gives St. Peter the power of the keys to absolve sins, teach with authority and implement discipline.  We, the Body of Christ on earth, are entrusted with the awesome message of the Gospel and serve as ministers and mediators of the great mystery of salvation.