Gospel Reflection - 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

    As we near the end of the liturgical year, the readings we hear at Mass have an eschatological focus [fancy word for “pertaining to the end times, death, judgment, etc.”].  As Christians, it is extremely beneficial to regularly ponder these realities.  We’re reminded that we were made for so much more than what the world has to offer us; we’re reminded of Who created us, why He created us, and of the immense love with which we were created.  Recalling who we are and Who God is opens an avenue for us in growing to love Him more.  Then we find that life gets easier.  Not because our problems go away, but because we can lay claim to hope in His promises.  

    The Gospel reading today takes a slightly darker tone, which is also important.  It’s too easy for us to make light of Truth.  When we don’t take it seriously, we can fall into relativizing Truth with what we might feel or perceive.  But Truth never changes.  Our perception does.  

    We can stress again the necessity of reflecting on Truth, on our eschatological outlook, and on our glorious King. 

    “Give me Wisdom the consort at your throne…Send her forth from your holy heavens and from your glorious throne dispatch her that she may be with me and work with me, that I may know what is pleasing to you.”  Wisdom 9: 4, 10.

What worldly things keep you from fully embracing the reality that we were made for more than this world has to offer?

Take time this week to reflect on the end times to come and how you can better prepare yourself for your own death and judgement.