Homily for Thursday of the 34th week in ordinary time year II/(ST. ANDREW DUNG-LAC & COMPANIONS)
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE THIRTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (ST. ANDREW DUNG-LAC & COMPANIONS) Rev.18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3,9a; Luke 21:20-28 In the gospel reading of today, Jesus gave a description of events that will accompany the destruction of Jerusalem. Surprisingly, Jesus also told his disciples that these same events will be for them a sign that their redemption is drawing near. The end will concern all but the destruction that will affect Jerusalem will not be perceived by the disciples. What this teaches us is that the judgment of God is neither condemnation nor commendation in itself; it is simply justice. Yet, the judgment will bring about condemnation and commendation. Now, whether we will be condemned or commended will be dependent on our preparation. Little wonder the psalmist noted that those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb are blessed because they were found worthy. Beloved, one thing we can learn here is that death is not always dete...