Anticipating His Coming

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MY daily reflection and prayer:
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time

Dear my friends,
Here is the Gospel for us today according to St. Luke 21:5-11

And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, Jesus said, “As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” And they asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place?” And he said, “Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying, `I am he!’ and, `The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once.” Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

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THE Gospel today proclaims us about Jesus who foretold many signs that would shake peoples and nations. First of all, Jesus prophesied the destruction of their great temple at Jerusalem. Then he said there would be many signs of impending conflicts and disasters such as wars, famines, diseases, tidal waves, and earthquakes which would precede the struggles of the last days when God’s anointed King would return to usher in the full reign of God over the earth.

What does it mean for us today? First, Jesus wants to teach us to a higher spiritual truth and reality of his kingdom which does not fade away. It endures for all eternity. Second, Jesus also wants to teach us that through many events and signs God works to purify and renew us in hope. He wants to help us set our hearts more firmly on him alone.

In the Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist, we express our hope, faith and love to Jesus Christ. While worshipping him we learn to know the peace and security of a life submitted to the lordship of Jesus Christ. We pray that we recognize the signs of God’s judgment, mercy, and grace to save us.

Let’s pray: Lord Jesus Christ, you tell us that there will be trials, suffering, and persecution in this present age until you come again at the end of the world. You also teach us that God extends grace and mercy to all who will heed his call and his warning. Help us to seek your kingdom first and fill us with the joy and hope of your everlasting kingdom now and forever. Amen.

Kredit foto: Ilustrasi (Ist)

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