17 November, 2023 | Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

 Gospel Lk 17:26-37

Jesus said to his disciples:

"As it was in the days of Noah,

so it will be in the days of the Son of Man;

they were eating and drinking,

marrying and giving in marriage up to the day

that Noah entered the ark,

and the flood came and destroyed them all.

Similarly, as it was in the days of Lot:

they were eating, drinking, buying,

selling, planting, building;

on the day when Lot left Sodom,

fire and brimstone rained from the sky to destroy them all.

So it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

On that day, someone who is on the housetop

and whose belongings are in the house

must not go down to get them,

and likewise one in the field

must not return to what was left behind.

Remember the wife of Lot.

Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it,

but whoever loses it will save it.

I tell you, on that night there will be two people in one bed;

one will be taken, the other left.

And there will be two women grinding meal together;

one will be taken, the other left."

They said to him in reply, "Where, Lord?"

He said to them, "Where the body is,

there also the vultures will gather."


Reflections:

This gospel passage is a reminder from Jesus to be spiritually prepared and watchful for His return, just as people in the days of Noah and Lot were unprepared for the sudden divine events that took place. It stresses the need to remain faithful and not be attached to the things of this world, as the final judgment will come unexpectedly. This also tells us of the importance of being spiritually prepared and watchful for the return of Christ. Every Christian  should not be complacent or distracted by worldly concerns. Instead, they should live in a state of readiness, keeping their faith strong and their hearts focused on God.

Activity: 

Build and strengthen your faith so that you can face the end times with confidence and trust in God's plan.


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