As we come to the end of another year in the cycle of life, the Church turns our attention to the end of the world, to the time when the Son of God will come again on the clouds with great power and glory. Jesus describes a time of true resolution, at the very end, when all evil will be wiped away and true justice will be seen on earth. The language used is eloquent. Angels will gather the chosen from the four winds. In earlier prophecy, as we heard in today’s first reading, Daniel uses words of great inspiration. Michael will stand up to guard us. God’s people will be spared. All those names are written in the Book will arise. We will rise to everlasting life. We will shine like bright stars. These powerful words and visions are proclaimed to inspire us now to keep faithful in all we do, to practice true hope in the Lord who goes before us and makes a place for us in His Father’s kingdom.
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