Wednesday, 23 November 2016

THE SON OF MAN COMING

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.

































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