+ Today we celebrate the last day in the 2009 Church calendar year – tomorrow night we begin a new year of grace with the First Sunday of Advent 2010. We have been reflecting all week on the kingship of Christ Jesus the Lord. His kingdom was prophesied by the Prophet Daniel when he said "his kingship and dominion would be given to the holy people of the Most High" – beginning with God's own family of Israel. Jesus Christ would be the one with the everlasting kingdom – and all shall serve and obey him!
In the gospel passage for this final Mass of the Year we are warned TO BE VIGILANT AT ALL TIMES: and not let our hearts become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life. Don't let the coming of the King surprise you like a trap. That will be great and terrible day: pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand blameless and innocent before the Son of Man.
For those who are trying the best they can to live lives of faith and service to the Lord Most High – that day will be less fearsome than for those who have disregarded all attempts to convince them that their own selfish ways would convict them in the end. They will be convicted, but the saints whose lives reflect humble children will reign with Christ their King forever!
Glory and eternal praise belong by right to our God!
Amen! Amen!
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