Homily For Tuesday Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Year B, 26th November 2024

Readings: Rev.14:14-19 , Ps.95, Luke:21:5-11

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Emenike Onyia.

WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN, AND WHAT SIGNS SHOULD WE EXPECT?

As we approach the season of Advent, we are reminded of the need to be well-prepared for the coming of God’s kingdom. This is evident in our readings these days and more so in our Gospel passage today which presents to us warnings about the end times. Here we see how those who were listening to Jesus were anxious to know what signs to look out for concerning the End Times event. But the timing of such an event is God’s secret.

So, today, Jesus warns us not to waste our time seeking signs; rather, we should be prepared, and we should remain firm in faith. He also warns us about following those who claim to know when the end is coming. We may see many of the signs written in Scripture happening already in our time, and people are terrified, looking for someone to show them the way. Jesus is the only Way, the Truth and the Life. Without him in our lives, we may be lost because the future lies in his hands, and nothing can destroy or hurt us as long as we remain faithful to his commands.

Dear friends, what signs are you searching for in this passing world? You better be prepared for our lives as Christians demand that we should be alert and ready, just like St. John tells us in our first reading about the harvest time for the harvest of the earth is ripe. Thus we should be prepared at all times for this world is passing away. Hence, we are called to abstain from things that will separate us from our God. We are called to look into our inner being, our interior life, in order to embrace the life of holiness and self-control that will help us to be more prepared.

LET US PRAY: Almighty God, we often fail to listen to your warnings concerning our excess desire for the things of this passing world and the need for us to prepare and be ready for your coming. Give us the grace and wisdom to be well-prepared to stand before you whenever you call us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Have a blessed day.