Saturday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time - Luke 21:34-36
In today's reading from Luke’s Gospel, Jesus tells his
disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars. And
on earth, nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and
the waves.”
Jesus tells his disciples: “And
then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with great power and
glory. Be attentive. These signs will tell you that your redemption
is at hand!” He also cautions his disciples: “Do not become drowsy from
carousing and drunkenness or the anxieties of daily life. If you do so,
that day may catch you by surprise!” Jesus’ words are spoken in an urgent
tone of voice. He hopes we will be alert and awake to His coming, not
only at the end of time, but today and every day.
Given the busyness of our daily
lives, it is easy to “become drowsy” to Jesus’ coming. Often there is
much to be done and not enough time to do it. Yet, do we want to miss the
ways Jesus may come to us? If we are attentive to Jesus’ presence
with us each and every day, this attentiveness will ensure that we will be
ready to meet Him when we come to the end of our lives.
Today be mindful of Jesus’ presence
with you: in the laughter of a child, in the beauty of snow, sitting with a
loved one or simply in a quiet moment. Jesus is always with us!
However, often we are not present to Him.
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