Looking For Good Signs

Note:  I failed to cut a slice of bread yesterday as I took part in a surprise early morning celebration of a friend's birthday.

St. Luke's chapter 21 speaks of the signs of  the end times...the transformation of the world as we know it to the establishment of the reign of Christ.  That in itself is desirable, but the events leading up to it could be frightening with earthquakes famines and plagues.  We live in a time of frightening signs even now, with terrorists threatening us everywhere.  To balance this lopsided picture, we might look for the positive and encouraging signs that signal what this Kingdom of Christ will be like.  Bells ring in front of large businesses reminding us to share what we have so that those who have less might have a merry Christmas;  agencies are preparing Thanksgiving food baskets and meals; students are volunteering generously locally and around the world; Pope Francis fearlessly attacks the woes of the world and the Church, separating the wheat of Christ's  message from the chaff of bureaucracy and corruption.   Good things are happening; we simply need to open our eyes, and yes, find the courage to join in with them.
Bro. Rene