Saturday, 26 November, Last Day of the Liturgical Year 2022, and Ordinary Time.

 Gospel : Lk 21: 34-36

Jesus said to his disciples:

“Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy

from carousing and drunkenness

and the anxieties of daily life,

and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.

For that day will assault everyone

who lives on the face of the earth.

Be vigilant at all times

and pray that you have the strength

to escape the tribulations that are imminent

and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Reflection: 

The Gospel of today is the last of the Liturgical Year, and it is one which is warning us of the last days. Reading it could scare someone, who is not strong at heart, or someone who actually reflects on the happeninngs of these days. Whatever happens, let us remember, that God will never abandon us. God is close by our side, and the Holy Spirit strengthens us. But beware of the one , who makes us forget these things, by distracting us, like it is said in the Gospel, in "carousal and drunkenness" . This does not mean only taking wine  to the point of drunkenness or fornication, but also being obsessed with power, money and ego. Woe to the one, who will be drunk with these until the last day , like the days of Noah! 

Activity

Take stock of your life. Decide to make imminent changes.  

Today is the Feast day of Blessed James Alberione, Founder of the Daughters of St Paul, (and the Pauline Family) 

Do pray for his canonization and for the members of the Daughters of St Paul.