Gospel: Luke 17: 26-37
Jesus speaks of the end times, as do many parts and an entire book of the New Testament. We have been conditioned by false prophets and teachers to regard these passages with fear and dread. This is a complete and total misreading of apocalyptic literature designed to get people to buy the books videos, and special candles of the false prophets who only seek to profit off the fear of others.
Time and again Jesus tells us not to worry about the time, place, and events of the end times whatever they may be. If we remain focused on our core mission: to provide love and mercy to others in the world by healing, liberating others from demons, and nourishing people then all shall be well. This perfect love casts out all fear, united as we are to the God who is love itself.
When the Roman Empire was falling, pagans blamed Christians for this demise. St. Augustine wrote a lengthy book called The City of God in response. It can be summarized in four words: Rome was never great. The same is true for our country and every other one. All that matters is the kingdom of God, which is not a physical place but a place of love and mercy that exists in the divine actions of love and mercy extended to others in the word.
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