Mass Readings for 22.11.11
Daniel 2:31-45
Luke 21:5-11
Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple about to happen 40 years hence and also about the end-times of the world. Both narratives appear to be fused because to his present hearers the destruction of the Temple may appear to be the beginning of the end of the world. Jesus tells us not to be alarmed when wars, natural calamities and celestial upheavals take place.They are all in the natural order of things and occur regularly. Some people are in the habit of pointing to these catastrophes and make wild predictions that the end of the world is imminent. Some even practice deception by describing themselves as the " Promised Messiah " and people rush here and there to have their " darshan ". Jesus is cautioning us not to be carried away by all these things.On a more personal and realistic level Jesus has always been warning us to repent and reform today itself when we are still alive before it is too late. Let us live each day for the glory of God as though this is the last day of our life. This is more practical and makes spiritual sense.
The First reading unravels the broad canvas of world history as revealed in King Nebuchadnezzar's dream and interpreted by Daniel.The Final Kingdom to rule the world will be that of Christ at the close of the ages.If we have been faithful to Christ we will participate in God's Kingdom with resurrected glorious bodies or if still alive with glorious transformed bodies at the Return of Christ the Messiah and our King.But it all depends on how we live our lives now at the present moment of time.
God Bless.
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