FRIDAY OF THE 34TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME OF THE YEAR
Celebration: Ferial
Table of the Word
First Reading: Daniel 7:2–14
Gospel: Luke 21:29–33
Theme: Endurance in trials.
Reflection
Beloved in Christ Jesus, today the Church directs our minds to our last days with exhortation to be ready. In the course of this, the first reading taken from the prophecy of Daniel 7:2–14 presents before us Daniel’s striking vision of four great beasts symbols of earthly kingdoms rising and falling. Human empires appear powerful, yet they pass away. But then comes the radiant vision of “One like a Son of Man,” to whom God grants everlasting dominion. This is a foretaste of Christ’s eternal kingship: a kingdom unshaken by time, violence, or human pride.
In the Gospel pericope, Jesus uses the fig tree to teach spiritual alertness (cf. Luke 21:29–33). Just as leaves signal the arrival of summer, so the signs around us point to God’s unfolding plan. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.” Everything in this world changes, but God’s Word endures. The disciple is called to read the signs of the times, not with fear, but with readiness and trust.
As the Church nears the end of the liturgical year, she invites us to live with a sense of holy expectation. Our hope is not in the shifting powers of the world but in Christ, whose kingdom is eternal and whose promises are trustworthy.
Beloved, remain steadfast. The kingdoms of the world may rise and fall, but the Word of God stands forever. Keep your heart awake, your spirit faithful, and your hope anchored in Christ.
You belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Finally, we ought to endure with hope that after the passing away of this ephemeral existence there is a life beyond; where there is no sickness, trouble and all sorts of challenges that we are facing today. Keep hope in God alive, for it will never disappoint you.
+ Peace be with you.
© ARCHIVE 27112025
https://thearchiveveritas.blogspot.com
No comments:
Post a Comment