Mass Readings for 25.11.11
Daniel 7:2-14
Luke 21:29-33
Daniel's vision is about the rise and fall of powerful dynasties noted for their cruelty and oppressive methods under which successive generations of Jewish people suffered. Finally the Jews are liberated by the ' Son of Man ' who is none other than the expected Messiah Jesus Christ. This idea of a political messiah was etched so strongly in the minds of succeeding generation of Jews, that when Jesus finally appeared on the scene they rejected him because he did not conform to their vision of a political messiah. The truth is Jesus is God and he will establish God's kingdom after defeating all the supernatural authorities, powers and dominions which are unjustly ruling the world by proxy.He will establish an everlasting kingdom which will have no end and in which those who have been faithful will rule along with him.This kingdom and its citizens will be immortal because the last enemy Jesus will defeat will be death-- Satan's greatest weapon. In God's kingdom there will be complete justice and happiness for all. Jesus in the Gospel message is giving us this strong hope of a secure future in his joyous kingdom. Again he is asking us to be alert and watchful for his Second Coming.
God Bless.
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