In today's Gospel Jesus continues his warnings of what is to come. He explains of what is going to happen to Jerusalem and the end of all things.
Jesus speaks of various events and apocalyptic signs to signal the end of time. But remember they are typical biblical phenomena and not meant to be taken as exact foretelling of events.
They concude with Daniel's vision of the Son of Man riding on a cloud coming with great power and glory. Bear in mind it isn't intended to fill people with fear and trembling, except perhaps those who have lived wicked lives.
As terrifying as it may sound the foretelling of the signs to be on watch for it is actually a time for us as Christians/belivers/followers of Christ to "stand up straight and raise your heads, for your redeeming is near at hand".
As we saw in yesterdays Gospel, sufferings and tribulations are part and parcel of living a Christian life to the full.Our message is to save lives with Christ's message of hope!
So as we draw closer to the end of the liturgical year and calendar year let us stand strong in our Faith as we prepare to celebrate/remember the Lord's birth at Christmas.
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