Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Lk 21: 5-11
November 28, 2023 | Tuesday
While some people were talking about the temple, remarking that it was adorned with fine stonework and rich gifts, Jesus said to them, “The days will come when there shall not be left one stone upon another of all that you now admire; all will be torn down.” And they asked him, “Master, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?”
Jesus said, “Take care not to be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he; the time is near at hand!’ Do not follow them. When you hear of wars and troubled times, don’t be frightened; for all these things must happen first, even though the end is not so soon.”
And Jesus said, “Nations will fight each other and the kingdom will oppose the kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues; in many places, strange and terrifying signs from heaven will be seen.
Today’s Reflection:
Despite the many catastrophic descriptions that Jesus mentioned in today’s gospel, hope remains alive with our Lord who said: “Do not be frightened.” Destructive and catastrophic events must inevitably take place but let us not lose heart for the Son of Man reigns and will restore all things according to his plan. He comes back the King of kings and Lord of Lords and His kingdom shall reign forevermore. His is a kingdom of justice, love, and peace./ Vulnerasti, 2023
