Homily For Thursday Thirty-Fourth Week in Ordinary Time Year C, 27th November, 2025

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

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Emenike Onyia.

STAND FIRM FOR OUR REDEMPTION IS DRAWING NEAR

As we continue to reflect on the great event of 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 of 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. When these things begin to take place, we should stand erect, hold our heads high, because our liberation is near at hand 

We will understand it better when we reflect on our first reading today, how God delivered Daniel from the Lion’s den but let the Lions completely crush the bones of those who sought 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, it is 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 of this passing world is close at hand.

Although we do not know when, 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 every day 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 crises in our country today. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Have a fruitful day.