That building is both the house of God on earth ( domus Dei ) and a house fi t for the prayers of the saints (domus ecclesiae). Such a house of prayer must be expressive of the presence of God and suited for the celebration of ...

... that is so that others – in our time and in generations to come - would be attracted to that Glory dwelling in our land, to hear the Word of God, and be healed as they are brought near to Him in His own home, the domus Dei .