Friday, November 14th, 2008
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Word to Life - November 14, 2008
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 14 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: Word to Life
As we approach the end of the liturgical year—there are just two Sundays left before Advent!—this weekend’s readings turn our attention to the last things: life, death, heaven, and hell. The Church’s meditation at this time of year is not meant to instill fear in our hearts, but rather strength in our souls to prepare and fortify ourselves for judgment. The King will return in glory, and we will render to him an account of our lives.
As children of the light by baptism, as St. Paul calls us, we live and move in the brightness of day, not the shades of night. The end, therefore, will not sneak up on us as a thief lurking in the darkness. Instead, we will know the signs announcing the end of life and the end of the world, and living in the truth and love of Christ is all the preparation we need to endure these mysteries well. God asks no more. He provides nothing else. His divine truth and love, lived freely in the Church, are our anchors in this life and our lifelines into the next—to Him.
Joining me on today’s show were Fr. Gabriel Gillen, OP, from St. Catherine of Siena Church here in New York City, and Fr. James Cuddy, OP, from St. Louis Bertrand Church in Louisville, KY. Looking ahead to this Sunday’s readings, we focused specifically on the Gospel, in which we hear the “Parable of the Talents,” the last of the Lord’s parables and a preface to his teachings on the final judgment. Both Fr. Gillen and Fr. Cuddy had excellent insights into the parable’s core meaning. We extended the parable’s application to everything from the current financial crisis to preaching the Gospel in our families.
Listen and enjoy!
