33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today's readings made reference to terrible things; a time of anguish such as has never occurred since nations first came into existence. But that is the time when the people shall be delivered. It speaks of a time of suffering, the sun being darkened, the moon not giving its light, the stars falling from heaven, and the powers of Heaven being shaken.

The First Reading is a part of a vision of the prophet Daniel concerning the end of time. It is remarkable because it contains the earliest statement of belief in the resurrection of the dead, and the first mention in the Bible of "everlasting life".

In the Gospel we have part of Mark's Eschatological Discourse. Mark's account is colored by what has already happened, for example, the persecution of the disciples in synagogues and before governors and kings. He believed that the parousia (the second coming of Christ) was imminent which was a belief common among the early Christians.

the precise time of the end is known only to God. Therefore, the disciples must not allow themselves to be misled by claims or speculations that the end is near but must maintain a constant watchfulness. The purpose of the Lord's glorious coming will not be to execute judgment but to gather His elect.

The Gospel of Matthew tells us that when Jesus breathed His last, at that moment, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. After His Resurrection they came out of the tombs and entered the holy city and appeared to many. In the days of Jesus, a large number of the saints resurrected - as promised!

While we cannot share Mark's view that the end is near, we do share his faith in God's victory in Christ. We believe that for each of us, the parousia will be our meeting with the Son of Man when we pass out of this life into eternal life.

                               God bless you all, 

                                               Fr. Dariusz

Is the weather looking bad and want to be notified if Mass is cancelled?

Would you like to be reminded of upcoming or changes of events?

We are now offering a group messaging opportunities call Calling Post.

To register to be connected to this notification system, text 'Angels' to 24251.

To register your child go to: https://cabriniparish.org/religious-education.