Mass Readings for 24.11.11
Daniel 6:12-28
Luke 21:20-28
Daniel is saved miraculously in the lions den because he trusted in God and was faithful to him. Moreover Daniel lived a blameless life before men.Because God was always with him, Daniel was fearless. At the end his accusers and enemies were condemned and put to death. Jesus promises to live in us always provided we remain faithful to him till the end.A terrible fate awaited Jerusalem because of its sinfulness and faithlessness and Jesus advises his disciples to flee Jerusalem when the Roman armies begin to attack it. Jesus prophesies that similarly during the end times there will be utter chaos and destruction in the skies and on the earth, so much so that people will die merely of fright.But Jesus tells us not to be frightened or shaken when such things happen because we have been sufficiently forewarned by him. On the other hand with courageous and joyful hearts we have to look forward to our final deliverance at the Second Coming of Jesus.This may happen any time and we have to anticipate like the wise-brides maids who were well prepared to meet the bridegroom at an unexpected hour with lighted lamps. Our eventual death is certain, the end of the world is certain, Christ's return to earth is certain, final judgement is certain and in the meanwhile before any such things occurs let us, like Daniel lead a prayerful and pleasing life to God.
God Bless
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