“The
end will come with the return of Jesus Christ . . .That is why a Christian can
be an optimist. That is why a Christian can smile in the midst of all that is
happening . . .We know what the end will be: the triumph of the Lord Jesus
Christ!” ― Billy Graham:
(born November 7, 1918: is an American
evangelical Christian)
Gospel
Text:( LK 21:5-11)
While
some people were speaking about
how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,
Jesus said, "All that you see here–
the days will come when there will not be left
a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."
Then they asked him,
"Teacher, when will this happen?
And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"
He answered,
"See that you not be deceived,
for many will come in my name, saying,
'I am he,' and 'The time has come.'
Do not follow them!
When you hear of wars and insurrections,
do not be terrified; for such things must happen first,
but it will not immediately be the end."
Then he said to them,
"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues
from place to place;
and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky."
how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings,
Jesus said, "All that you see here–
the days will come when there will not be left
a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."
Then they asked him,
"Teacher, when will this happen?
And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"
He answered,
"See that you not be deceived,
for many will come in my name, saying,
'I am he,' and 'The time has come.'
Do not follow them!
When you hear of wars and insurrections,
do not be terrified; for such things must happen first,
but it will not immediately be the end."
Then he said to them,
"Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues
from place to place;
and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky."
Everything that’s built by human
beings can be destroyed. That’s why something like the Great Pyramids of Egypt
are so awesome: not simply because they are colossal, but because they have—to
an amazing extent—survived the ravages of time. You can think of one of the
large cities on the West Coast of our own country: from the air, as you fly
into the area, you can be filled with awe. Yet an earthquake could destroy
everything in the area in a matter of minutes.
However, the Church: not church buildings (even Saint
Peter’s Basilica in Rome will some day fall), but the Church herself, is made
up of “living stones”.
Those who place their faith in Christ
the King, and live in Him as members of His Mystical Body, will have eternal
life.
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