Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Dn 5:1-6,13-14,16-17,23-28; Lk 21:12-19 Today’s Gospel seems to present a scary picture for Jesus’ followers. Jesus talks about persecution, betrayal, and hatred that his followers will have to endure ‘for his sake.’ What, then, is the consolation? What should we really hope for? Christian faith is unique because of the accompaniment […]
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 Dn 2:31-45; Lk 21:5-11 In today’s Gospel, Jesus talks about the destruction of the Jerusalem temple and future events. But what is the purpose behind Jesus’ pronouncements on the end of times? Jesus sends a warning signal to people who were admiring the external beauty of the temple rather than the
Monday, November 27, 2023 Dn 1: 1-6, 8-20; Lk 21:1-4 In today’s Gospel, Jesus makes the poor widow an example of faith in God. Though the passage is explicitly about the poor widow’s generosity, its implicit meaning is her profound trust in God. The poor widow was disadvantaged in two ways. At first, she was
