Gospel: Mark 13:24-32

24 ‘But in those days, after that time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light,
25 the stars will come falling out of the sky and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
26 And then they will see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27 And then he will send the angels to gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of the sky.
28 ‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near.
29 So with you when you see these things happening: know that he is near, right at the gates.
30 In truth I tell you, before this generation has passed away all these things will have taken place.
31 Sky and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
32 ‘But as for that day or hour, nobody knows it, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father

Reflection:

Our gospel for today is from Mark 13:24-32 and this will give us another words from the bible to heed.

What the Gospel is All About?

The gospel from Mark 13:24-32 has so much to tell us. This is all about “us” to prepare ourselves and be watchful for the coming. Jesus will be the judge who will come in all glory and power.

We often hear about “the coming” and “judgment” yet we do not internalize its real meaning. The gospel from Mark 13:24-32 tells us to do so. “Heaven and earth will die, but my words will not. Yet, about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. ”

To link our gospel to our present situation… The present days are not that good for us because we are still struggling the pandemic. In these times, it is good to find something in our lives that won’t pass. This is in the form of love, hope and faith. Prayer is our bridge to bond with God.

Our realization…

Faith, hope and love can be in the form of our families, and closest friends. We are in the waiting for the coming of the son of God through Christmas season. As we wait for the baby Jesus, we must prepare ourselves and cleanse our souls. We must prepare our body for the birth of Jesus no matter what we have been through.

In every struggle we have, instead of complaining, let us pray in silence. All the turmoil we will pass through if we have God in the center of our lives. Let us make way to prepare ourselves for the birth of baby Jesus in all glory. To be

Feast day for today:

St. Peirre Narbonne

Song of the day:

The Glory and Majesty of Your Name

-Clea | Helpline PH