Fr. Marvin’s Reflection - November 17, 2024

In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of signs in the heavens and the coming of the Son of Man in glory. This passage, isn’t meant to frighten us but to wake us up to the reality that although we don’t know the exact day or hour of His return, we do know He will come again.

What does this mean for us? It calls us to live each day with a readiness rooted not in fear but in love. We are invited to look beyond the distractions of this world and focus on what endures—our relationship with Christ. Just as the leaves on a fig tree signal the change of seasons, our lives, too, should show signs of God’s work within us.

 So let us ask ourselves: Are we ready to meet the Lord whenever He comes? Are we living in a way that reflects His love, mercy, and truth? May we stay awake, with hearts prepared, so that on that day, we will greet Him not with fear, but with joy.

In Christ, 

Fr. Marvin