The need of Being vigilant at all times

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season 34th Week - Saturday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 21:34-36*

*First Reading - Dn 7:15-27*

*The need of Being vigilant at all times*

*1) Be vigilant at all times*

Vigilant meaning keeping a close watch about the possible dangers that would come into ones life 

Jesus says, we need to be careful at all times and not only some times. Being careful at all times will help a person to remain careful about the dangers 

One who is vigilant or careful will certainly able to face any trials and tribulations. 

*2) Why we have to be vigilant?*

In today's Gospel Jesus gives us a series of reasons about why we have to be vigilant at all times

*A) That our hearts may not become drowsy*

Anything that is drowsy or anyone who is drowsy can't function properly

If the heart becomes drowsy, it may be dangerous for the person to live 

Even at the spiritual level, those whose heart have become drowsy, can't experience God. 

*B) That we may be safe from the most three evils*

The evil of carousing (the activity of drinking alcohol and enjoying oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.)

The evil of drunkenness

The evil of anxieties of daily life

*C) That we may not be assaulted on that Day*

If we are vigilant, then we can save ourselves from the assault. 

Assault is nothing but the physical attack from the others. 

*D) That we may be able to escape the tribulations*

Being vigilant will help us to escape the various tribulations, which will come on our way

Since there will be many challenges and tribulations, as we proceed to witness the Lord, being vigilant will help us to avoid these tribulations. 

*E) That we may be able to stand straight before the Son of God*

Standing straight means with courage, with purity of heart and mind and with Holiness 

Standing straight shows the uprightness of the person and the genuineness of the person 

Standing stright is also the symbol of victory and achievement

Standing straight is the goal of every Christian which leads us to final liberation

So being vigilant will help us to stand straight before the Son of God. 

*3) Am I vigilant in my Life?*

As we look at our own life, am I able to say that I am vigilant at all times 

We are vigilant about the material things and many other things and we spend maximum time for the same

What about my vigilance about the spiritual things? 

Am I careful or vigilant about my spiritual life?

What are the concrete steps I take to remain vigilant to safeguard the importance of the spiritual things in my life? 

*Think about it*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*