Mankind usually learns from his mistakes - And that is not a bad thing - As long as we learn

Today at Holy Mass we hear in the Gospel of St Luke how Jesus instructs his friends to pay attention to the signs of the times…..If we are students of history and we look at history in a sober and objective manner….Trends emerge….Human beings really have not changed too much…..And sadly, because of this reality…The same mistakes are repeated….Because of this, one can foresee how certain behaviors produce specific outcomes both historically speaking and personally as well.....…."Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near”…......While no one knows when Christ will return….There are however indicators based upon historical trends of behavior that can give a person some insight as to where a society is heading…..All one has to do is read the pages of the Old Testament…The same patterns repeat themselves over and over again……We are told very clearly in the pages of Scripture to build “our house” upon a solid foundation…..And when we build “our house” upon “sand” - The result is never good…..What is that solid foundation? - And what do you currently see as far as the outcomes of societal choices made today?….Are they good?….Maybe it’s time to explore another way?…..Again, look to periods of history to give you an indication as to what works and what does not work…….If you do this objectively, it should be very clear as to the right path forward for America and the world……If again, you are objective - That is the key….Jesus goes on today in the Gospel…...........”Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away…….Jesus Christ said very clear that he is the Truth - The Truth is an immoveable object…..While we can ignore it, it does not go away and when the Truth is ignored, there are consequences…..What “works” for societies to thrive should be crystal clear to us all…..That is not the problem - The problem is - We delude ourselves - Double and triple down on failed ideologies and ways of life, only to produce the same horrible outcomes…….Again, the Truth does not change - Maybe that means we should consider changing? - No one will force you too - However, denying what stares you in the face does not change the outcomes of historically proven bad choices. - History has 20/20 vision.

“One like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven; When he reached the Ancient One and was presented before him, He received dominion, glory, and kingship; nations and peoples of every language serve him”

Over the years of working with Mother Teresa’s sisters I have seen men who led very bad lives and have made horrible life choices change…They found themselves infected with AIDS…Went to jail……Lost family…..Lost friends….the list goes on….What does it take to make the human mind realize that “my way” does not work?……Many of these men I am speaking about who lived in the AIDS Hospice founded by Mother Teresa in New York City, after experiencing God’s love through the sisters and “coming to the end of themselves” requested to be Baptized - I have seen this with my own two eyes…So the question is - How about us?……What will it take for us to change? - Have we “had enough” yet?………Do we think God is an ogre?….That the Church he founded is there to “make you miserable”?……For those who are objective and are not “wed” to tribal politics or ideologies that are grounded outside of the Triune God…..It should be very clear “things” currently are not working out for America - Right!…..So why don’t we explore an alternative? - What will it take?!!!?…….When I was twenty-two years old…..After fully embracing a secular lifestyle / mindset that the world seemed to "think" was the greatest, most glamorous life possible - Promising us all nothing but success and “happiness” - After taking a big bite out of that "rotten apple” - I had enough!…..I did a 365 degree turn…….I fully embraced my Catholic faith…..And that was the BEST decision of my life….Because of that decision…I have no debt…..I have a good job….I have no destructive vices in my life…..I have money in the bank….I have a faithful wife and strong marriage…I have five beautiful children…..All because I made that one decision - Still not convinced?……….The “world’s idea” of “good” is not good - Sorry! - And how can I say that with such certainty? - Look around - How is it working out?…..You tell a tree by the fruit it bears!……..As I stand before you today - I will swear up and down - And tell you the straight up and down the Truth with a capital “T” - God’s way works!…The rest is up to you - The choice is yours to make…..And If I can do it - So can you!

“His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed”

Today at Mass Jesus tells his friends…”Read the signs of the times”…..What we see should be very clear - But why is it not clear to some?…..Is it because we are rendered blind?…..Due to hardness of heart and our pride….Life does not get better until we “face the facts”…..To be very honest - What Jesus is telling us today in the Gospel is simply common sense - Again, can we see it?!?……We are told in the pages of Scripture - “If a blind person leads a blind person, both will fall into a pit”…....Before we are to understand what it means to serve others, most especially serve in public office, one must understand what it means personally to serve God - Historically speaking, all governments that are grounded outside of God ALWAYS devolve into tyranny and chaos…..If the reader of this reflection fundamentally disagrees with this statement - I guess you “have not had enough” - So buckle up - There is an old saying in politics - “The people get the leaders they deserve - And they get them good and hard!”……Mankind usually learns from his mistakes - And that is not a bad thing - As long as we learn……………JMJ

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