Living The Gospel this week: Hope in tribulation
Today’s Gospel focuses on Jesus’ teachings about His return in glory. Jesus describes a world in turmoil, with nations breaking down, natural disasters, family divisions, darkening of the sun, and the moon, the breaking down of the sky and persecution. Many events and situations cause fear in our lives. We should not be frightened as christians. Jesus’s victory on the cross is our assurance.
1. Let’s watch and wait with confidence, knowing we will rejoice with Christ forever.
2. Think of God as “our refuge and strength, our help in times of trouble” (Psalm 46:1-3)
3. When troubles come our way let’s not fear, for the Lord is always with us as he promised. “Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
“Endure with Christ, suffer for him, if you wish to reign with him.” Thomas a Kempis (1380-1471 A.D.)
Fr. Georges Roger BIDZOGO SAC