ISB ~ Mark 12 v10 - 11

A citation from Ps 118:22-23, a psalm chanted by Passover pilgrims flocking to Jerusalem.

• Psalm 118 foretells the bitter irony of Holy Week:Jerusalem’s leaders (the builders) will reject their Messiah (stone) despite his divine mission (the Lord’s doing), while his work will be called marvelous by those who recognize him with the eyes of faith. The psalm is implying that the old Temple will be replaced with another, where the rejected Messiah will serve as the honored cornerstone of the new edifice (Eph 2:19-22; 1 Pet 2:4-5; CCC 756). See note on Mk 11:8-10.