33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B.
FIRST READING
Daniel 12:1—3
Daniel 12:1—3
SECOND READING
Hebrews 10:11—14, 18
Hebrews 10:11—14, 18
GOSPEL
Mark 13:24—32
Mark 13:24—32
THEME: WHEN THE TRUMPET SOUNDS, WHERE SHALL WE GO?
The way we cherish this life we are living is making some to ask,
are we still going to die? You will see an old man about 90-120 years still
praying for long life and good health. What other long life is he looking for?
It is not evil to pray for long life and good health but where the problem lies
is on how we go about it. We are more interested in this passing life more than
the everlasting life. Why this intro? The church in her wisdom is bringing to
our consciousness the things of the end of time or eschatology through the
three readings of today.
The first reading is telling us about those who did well and those
that did not. It ended with these words, "But the wise shall shine brightly like
the splendour of the firmament, and those who lead the many to justice shall be
like the stars forever." The question now is, do we lead people to
justice or jungle? Do we lead peace or pieces? These are the questions we
should ask ourselves to know where we are going. Continue Reading...............