This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about Jesus’s trip to the Temple with Peter, told in Matthew 17:24-27. Fr. Barouyr explains the context of the time, when the Temple Tax signified duty, belonging, and obedience. Fr. Barouyr then explains further the meaning behind the fish paying His Temple Tax: 1) Jesus stayed obedient to the law and paid his Temple tax, not from his pocket, but from the fish; 2)He is both king and High Priest; and 3)Christ is the creator, willing the fish to pay His Temple Tax. Further, the fish is used as a symbol, its Ancient Greek forming an acronym meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior. Further, Christ commands Peter to catch the fish, symbolizing salvation, just after Peter recognized Him as the Messiah. Finally, this symbolizes Christ paying the taxes for the sins of all.