Holy Monday: A Day of Righteous Anger and Spiritual Renewal
Holy Monday is a powerful day in Holy Week, often overshadowed by the triumph of Palm Sunday and the sorrow of Good Friday. But for me, this day carries an incredible message—one of justice, righteous anger, and spiritual renewal. It was on this day that Jesus entered the temple and overturned the tables of the money changers, declaring:
“My house shall be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers!” (Matthew 21:13).
Justice and Purification
I imagine the scene unfolding—the bustling crowds, merchants shouting, coins clinking against the stone floor, and the smell of livestock in the air. The temple, meant to be a sacred space, had been turned into a marketplace. People traveling sacrificially to worship God were being taken advantage of, forced to pay unfair prices for the necessary sacrifices.
In this moment, Jesus saw the injustice and was filled with holy indignation. With divine authority, He flipped the tables, driving out the corruption.
This act speaks volumes about Jesus’ mission. He didn’t just come to offer peace and healing; He also came to confront sin and restore holiness.
His anger was not like ours—it wasn’t petty or self-serving. It was a righteous, purifying anger, aimed at those who exploited others in the name of religion.
What Tables Need to Be Overturned in My Life?
As I reflect on Holy Monday, I ask myself:
What tables need to be overturned in my own life?
Are there things I allow in my heart that corrupt my relationship with God?
Am I prioritizing material gain over spiritual devotion?
This story reminds me that Jesus desires a pure heart—a temple undivided by greed, selfishness, or distraction.
A Day of Boldness and Renewal
Holy Monday challenges me to:
Examine my faith,
Let Jesus cleanse my own temple,
Stand against injustice, and
Recommit to true worship.
As we journey toward the cross, it serves as a reminder that Jesus didn’t come to preserve comfort—He came to transform lives.
About the Author:
Dennis Enix
Development & Mission Advancement Director – YMCA of Greater Louisville
Operations Director / Chaplain – Greater Louisville Region, Workforce Chaplains, Inc.
TC Attender Since Summer 2022
