The Coming of the Son of Man – Reflection on Mark 13:24-32
For a moment, place yourself on the cross alongside Jesus. Remember what has happened that from the time of recorded religion to your current moment on the cross. Recall that God does not measure time like our own. Since that is the case, couldn’t the coming of the Son of Man be an ongoing process? For instance, have you felt darkness and had your life shaken? Does the message of hope that Jesus Christ is already partially here speak to your journey of finding and knowing Jesus in this present time?
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Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Mark 13:24-32
The Coming of the Son of Man
24 “But in those days, after that suffering,
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
25 and the stars will be falling from heaven,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. 27 Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
28 “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. 30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. 31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
The Necessity for Watchfulness
32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Additional Thoughts
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite the world’s distractions.