Why So Serious, Jesus?
In today's Gospel reading, Jesus doesn't look much like the loving Savior we think of. He's flipping tables, driving out animals, shouting, and wielding a whip! Yet, although it might not look like it, Jesus is acting out of love! Love that protects from harm and danger.
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