READINGS AT MASS
Malachi 3:19-20
Psalm 98
2 Thess. 3:7-12
Luke 21:5-19
Theme: THE FATE OF WORLDLY BEAUTY
Dear friends in Christ, N'wokafu YESU KRISTO...
The liturgical year is coming to an end, and as usual, the readings these days remind us of the finality of all things, including life itself.
Our Gospel reading this morning describes the scene of our Lord Jesus Christ and His disciples before the majestic Temple in Jerusalem. According to well-known historians, the Temple was a sight to behold. Its architectural design and decorations were awe-inspiring. It is no wonder the disciples were captivated by it.
Interestingly, however, the disciples and Jesus viewed the Temple differently. While the disciples admired its physical beauty, Jesus was contemplating its inevitable destruction and the end of its grandeur. Jesus foresaw the end of the magnificent edifice. Are we also able to see the end, or are we distracted by the temporary splendor of this world?
Beloved, everything we see around us will eventually come to an end. The perfection we often pride ourselves in will fade away. The end of all the beautiful structures we have built and which adorn our lives is unavoidable.
The revelation Jesus shares in this Gospel passage shows the reality of our lives. We are easily mesmerized by the temporary beauty of this fleeting life, often forgetting that it is destined to end.
PRAYER
Lord, do not allow me to be preoccupied with the splendor of this temporary world and forget about its inevitable end. Amen.
May God bless you.
Fr. Kenneth Debre
Sunday, November 16, 2025.
St. Peter Parish, Vakpo.
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