26 Nov 2024
Reading the Signs
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For 26 November 2024, Tuesday of week 34 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 21:5-11
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said, ‘As for these things that you see, the days will come when not one stone will be left upon another; all will be thrown down.’
They asked him, ‘Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?’ And he said, ‘Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, “I am he!” and, “The time is near!” Do not go after them.
‘When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.’ Then he said to them, ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Vincent Ward
26 November 2024 @ 10:54 pm
Amen. And thanks be to God for the rich variety of personalities in the loving voices that preach The Word and sustain us as we walk together.
Anonymous
27 November 2024 @ 12:09 am
Thanks Scott, you always have something thoughtful to say and for me to think about. The Word OP IS a great service. God bless, Ann (Australia)
Rose Schulte
27 November 2024 @ 1:24 am
Thanks, Scott
What a wise and timely admonition. I greatly appreciate the accompaniment of all OP preachers. . the diversity of perspective is in itself enriching.
Peggy
28 November 2024 @ 1:21 am
Thank you Fr. Scott.