Homily for Thursday Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Year B, 25th November, 2021

 Homily for Thursday Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Year B, 25th November, 2021.

Readings: Dan. 6:11-27; Ps. Dan. 3:46-52; Luke:21:20-28

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Emenike Onyia.

LET US READ THE SIGNS AROUND US AND KNOW THAT OUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR

As we continue to reflect on the great event about the coming of the Lord. Jesus in our Gospel passage today continues his warnings concerning what will happen to us and the beautiful things of this passing world which he illustrated very well by telling us what will eventually happen to the great city of Jerusalem in relation to what will happen at the end of all things. This passage contains the truth that we need to be reminded often. That is, the need for us to be prepared for the day of the Lord despite all the beautiful and seductive things we encounter in this world.

 Thus, as the great and holy city of Jerusalem was besieged and destroyed by the Romans in less than four decades after the death and resurrection of Christ, so will the things of this world pass away including those who are attached to them. Just as we also heard in our first reading today, how God delivered Daniel from the Lion’s den but let the Lions crushed completely the bones of those who seek to destroy him. Seeing what happened, King Darius then wrote to men of all nations, peoples and languages throughout the world saying, ‘May peace be always with you! I decree: in every kingdom of my empire let all tremble with fear before the God of Daniel.

Dear friends, there is no doubt that there are great signs of the end time event, but this should not be an occasion for fear rather, a period for intense preparations. Nonetheless, for the righteous it is a period of joy and happiness since our redemption from the powers of evil is close at hand. Although we do not know when, but, Jesus assures us that he will return in power and great glory. Therefore, we should take heed for our redemption is drawing near. 

LET US PRAY: Lord God, as we make efforts everyday to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ your Son, give us the grace and courage to remain steadfast even in the midst of all the crisis in our world today. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Do have a fruitful day.