A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIE.

THE LESSON OF THE FIG TREE. 

"Jesus told his disciples a parable.

“Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; 

"In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.

"Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Luke 21: 29 - 33). 

Friday November 29th in the 34th Week in Ordinary Time. 

Our key Scripture instructs us to know the Times and the Seasons. That is, to tap into God's mighty and merciful Providence in the government of the world. 

Jesus concluded the Parable of the Fig Tree in today's Gospel by asserting this great proclamation on the Word of God. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” 

The word of God is permanent. It is eternal. This world is temporary. It is vanishing as anybody can see from the consequences of global warming, rampant wars and diminishing birth rates. 

So far, the words of Jesus have not passed away after 2000 years. How do we prove this?

#1 Preachers still preach this same word day and night in churches, in books, on TV, Radio and Blogs, etc.

#2 Missionaries leave their countries every day to bring this word to people who have not heard this word before.

#3 People search constantly on the Internet for this word, making the Bible one of the most searched key word.

#4 Printing presses all over the world keep rolling out millions of copies of the Bible.

Friends, do you consider this phenomenon of the enduring power of the word of God an accident? Can you find a parallel for this in history?

Consider this question:

If Jesus Christ could be so absolutely correct in His prediction about the iteration and durability of His word, what else could He be correct about? Here are other astonishing prophecies of Jesus Christ:

#a. I am surely coming back.

#b. I am with you always.

#c. The gates of hell shall try very hard but cannot prevail against my Church.

#d. My Kingdom is universal. It is also everlasting.

#e. No eye has seen, no ear has heard of the eternal plan I have for you who believe in Me and follow Me.

Brethren, "Be alert; stand firm in the faith; be valiant and strong, and the God of peace will be with you." (1 Corinthians 16:13). 

"Even if you have to die, says the Lord, keep faithful, and I will give you the crown of life." (Revelation 2: 10).

As for the timing of the realization of the prophecies of Jesus Christ, remember:

"There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens.

"A time to give birth, and a time to die;

"a time to plant, and a time to uproot the plant. (CF Ecclesiastes 3: 1 - 8). 

Do you know the Times and Seasons we are in today? Advent is a great time to find out. Get a good Advent Plan and Devotions.

The month of November is traditionally dedicated in the Catholic Church to honoring the dead and relieving the sufferings of the souls in purgatory. Do not neglect your loved ones. 

For Catholic Church teaching on the Souls in PURGATORY and how to help them, click the link below:

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/10/10-ways-to-assist-poor-souls-in.html