Readings
I - Eph. 3: 2-12
II - Lk. 12: 39-48
BE PREPARED TO BEHOLD THE LORD
Today’s Gospel passage is on ‘preparedness’ for the arrival of the Son of Man. The passage is an introspection and an invitation to reflect on the quality of our living here and now. We will be found ready and ‘blessed’ if we are busy about our work centered on love of God and love of neighbour. Accomplishing ordinary, simple, daily and routine task with great love, sense of responsibility and in faithfulness would befit us to behold the King of Kings as and when He comes at any hour of the time. If we make charity as our way of life, all we accomplish will be set on the right track that we need no worry, fear or anxiety about the hour at which the Lord comes.
The choices and decisions we make determine our destiny. If we choose to live by the teachings of Christ, we can dare to meet Him as he comes. Let’s align our lives unto the way of the Lord and wait for his coming in prudence and in wisdom. May our mind and heart resonate with this prayer: “Lord Jesus, teach me to fix my gaze on you.”
