+ Again today, as for many consecutive days, we have profound
and timely readings for this mass. Whenever we hear today’s
gospel reading one thought certainly comes to our mind and that is: will we,
any of us, all of us, be the “last ones standing” and not taste death until
they see that the Kingdom of God has come in power?
This passage has been read for
and from ages past, and so far, it has been fulfilled and yet not quite fully –
God comes in power every single day – for those with the eyes and ears of faith
to be able to see and hear him. Many can testify to his activity in their own
lives, and the lives of their loved ones.
But one day the fullness of
the Kingdom will be revealed and the power of God will overwhelm its enemies
and build up its allies to unparalleled heights of justice, peace, joy and
eternal fulfillment.
Scripture tells us of a final
battle that will occur between good and evil, truth and lies, beauty and
ugliness, compassion and self-seeking consumption – when the Enemy shall enter
into the minds and hearts of those willing to be led astray – like sheep to the
slaughter – by means of tinkling bells, sweet smells and mesmerizing language
and tone of voice.
For those, however, willing to
deny themselves, their self-centered, egotistical tendencies, and their
unbridled natural proclivities – those willing to take up their cross in life,
whatever God determines it to be for us – that is always right sized and not
overwhelming – these will be victorious over the Enemy and his lies, falsehoods,
and deceptions – and they shall be able to lead the flock aright by the Light
of the World that has been given to us for this very purpose: Jesus, who is
Light, Love, Redeemer, Ruler and Friend.
And, of course, the first
reading today cannot be overlooked or dismissed: it is the explanation of why
lies, deceptions, falsehoods, fake news and the array of inexplicable language
coming out of Washington DC these days exists: because at one point brash and
defiant mankind wanted to make itself a god, and master over the universe: to
build a tower that would reach heaven to finish off the project and demote the
real God of the Universe to a negligible pawn.
Of course, the transfixed
inhabitants of planet earth were thrown into a disarray and disorder of
communication that would be the best offense of all that God could set in place
so that a universal agreement of lies could not take root – and all men would
not choose eternal punishment over eternal bliss and the Beatific Vision that
awaits those who know and believe that they are not God.
And so the confusion of
language, resulting from the desire in Babel to go it alone, and build a tower
to heaven for the wrong purpose: the purpose of displacing God: persists to
today – and only those who seek in silence, the true of real communication with
God and his will – will prevail – find peace, hope and joy – and eternal life!
The gospels are crystal clear,
the words and actions of Jesus are as plain and easily understandable as day,
the guiding light of the teaching authority of the Church is impenetrable: God
is our Rock, our Refuge and our Safety!
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