PRAYER PAUSE
Thursday 24 November 2016
THE SON OF MAN
COMING
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “And then they will see the Son of
Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When you see these things
begin to take place, stand erect, hold your head high, because your liberation
is near at hand.” (Luke 21:20-28)
Reflection. As we race towards the end of the
Church’s year the images multiply. First we are reminded of Jesus’ words about
the siege and destruction of Jerusalem in AD69/70 and all the suffering it
caused. Then we extend the calamities to the great distress at the end of time,
and, in the first reading from Revelation, to the fall of “Babylon”. And
finally in the midst of all this the Son of Man will appear with great power coming
to judge the world and gather his people into joy of the now complete Kingdom
of the Father. It is disturbing – and thrilling.
Prayer. Lord, give
us the courage to be steady when we experience turmoil and to trust in you.
Amen.
Amen!
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