As we approach the end of the Liturgical year in two weeks on the Solemnity of Christ the King, we begin to prepare our hearts for the "End Times". Today's gospel passage raises questions about life after death. What happens to us? (Lk 20: 27-38). Jesus does not elaborate much beyond saying that there is life after death, and that in some way we will be "like angels" and children of God" Is Jesus implying that we need not spend too much time imagining our future, but rather use our time and gifts NOW to give hope and encouragement to others, and to lighten the burden that we experience daily through our worries and stresses?
Paul wrote this to the Thessalonians who were also wondering about the future: May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting encouragement and good hope through his grace, encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word. (2 Thess 16-17). What difference can I make in my attitude and in the life of someone else, if I make encouragement my goal today?
Bro. Rene
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