Christ’s Second Coming is something to celebrate because he is going to present all creation to his Heavenly Father. The Good News is that those who persevere in faithfulness to the Lord will save their souls and enter God’s eternal kingdom. Signs and portents will precede the end, and the Christians will be called upon to testify before kings and governors. Today’s Gospel passage underlines the truth that the date of the end of the world is uncertain. Paul advises the Thessalonians that the best preparation for welcoming Jesus in his “Second Coming” is to keep working and doing one’s duties faithfully, as he did. Paul expected that Jesus would return during his lifetime, he cautions the Thessalonians, in the second reading, against idleness in anticipating the end of the world. Scripture readings summarized: Malachi, in the first reading, foretells this Day, which will bring healing and reward for the just and punishment in fire for the “ proud and all evil doers.” Although St. The readings warn us about the final days of the world, our own death, and the final judgment. Introduction: The central theme of today’s readings is “The Day of the Lord” or the “Second Coming” of Jesus in glory, as Judge, at the end of the world. OT XXXIII (Nov 13) E ight-minute homily in one page (L/22)
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