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REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 29 NOVEMBER 2012

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Gospel Lk 21:20-28

Those who have rejected Jesus will pay a price. There really is no shorthand for doing so. How do we internalize this … do we reject Jesus knowingly, or do we just sometimes misunderstand Him? This passage speaks directly to the times we reject Him knowingly and those that do so. There are consequences, although we try and avoid describing a “fire and brimstone” vengeful God. Just as in the Old Testament the prophecy of Destruction is followed by Restoration for those that follow him.
Jesus then describes the path of redemption and love, through His mission, and invites us to join him in safety and comfort for all times.

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 28 NOVEMBER 2012

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Gospel Lk 21:12-19

The warnings of personal persecution and promises of safe keeping in a future world are given to the apostles and the crowd surrounding him. It could be just this way today. Many still persecute in their own name, and we have to reach inward and to Him for the faith and strength to withstand many attacks.

We die a little death every time our faith it attacked, but when we rise up and defend it we are rewarded and strengthened. “ … but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.”

THE DAILY GOSPEL AND READINGS 27 NOVEMBER 2012

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Gospel Lk 21:5-11

Jesus warns us of following false prophets, those who have already rejected Him and His mission on earth, (the High priests who will condemn him) and those that will reject the disciples when they proclaim His death and resurrection in their near futures. (The martyrdom of the apostles).

While this passage also predicts of end times, if we look towards Him and pray for God’s glory and mercy, we have nothing to fear. The time will come when God determines, and all we can do is to be ready at all times.