As the Liturgical Year winds to a close in two weeks, we turn our attention to the reality that this universe, this world as we know it will itself end and something new will replace it. In Greek it is called the Parousia, the Second Coming. Christ will reign and the message of love. compassion, forgiveness, joy and happiness will be the "law of the land." It sounds enticing and relieving as we reel from the recent acts of evil in Paris. "What is this world coming to?' is the mantra we hear everywhere. It is coming to an end. It can't continue on this track for it is dooming itself. Yet, the glimmer of hope remains: the promise Jesus himself made: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (Mk 13: 31)
Advent will give us the opportunity to reflect on the promised kingdom of Christ as we prepare to celebrate his first coming. If we can somehow escape the commercialism and hubbub of these weeks before Christmas, we might focus on what we can make new in our lives. Our individual newness goals can become a collective newness and we can add our share to the entire newness Jesus guarantees. What can I do today to help this process along?
Bro. Rene
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