Life after Death

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 32nd Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Lk 20:27-38 or Lk 20:27, 34-38*

*First Reading : 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14*

*SECOND READING - 2 Thes 2:16-3:5*

*Life after Death*

*1) Resurrection is the Main Theme*

The main theme of today's Liturgy is the *Resurrection* 

The First reading from the Book of Maccabees, highlights the importance of Resurrection. 

7 Brothers die martyrdom, with the Hope of Resurrection

The Gospel reading also mainly focuses on this particular theme. There is resurrection after our death 

*2) Glimpses of Life after death*

Once the readings confirm that, the resurrection is a reality, it goes on explaining how the life after death 

Few things are highlighted

*A) They are like Angels*

This is the first information we have about life after death 

Angles don't have physical body. So there is no pain in our life 

Secondly, Angels are always holy beings. We will also enjoy this holiness after our resurrection

Thirdly, angels are always in the presence of  God. So after death we will always be at the presence of God

Fourthly, They are ready at any time for the mission of the Lord. They are working for God at any time 

Lastly Angels always spend their time in praising and thanking the Lord. 

*B) The type of Relationship*

In the world we have many types of relationship

Father and Children

Mother and Children

Husband and wife 

Friendship 

Teacher and student 

Master and servant 

Colleagues etc 

None of these relationship will be found in the next life

First of all we will be relating to God 

We will be all equal spirits before God. There is no high and low relationship among us. We will be all equals before God

Since we will be all equals before God, there is only one type of relationship among us and we are all relating to God Himself 

*C) No death Further*

All those who participate in the resurrection, they are not affected with death any more 

Resurrected people have no elements of death. So there is no death for them 

*D) Children of God*

Once again, resurrection makes us the members of God's family 

Its a great privilege to become the Children of God. 

Children are taken care by the parents. So also after resurrection we are taken care by the Lord 

*3) Death is certain*

Every living being has to die one day or the other 

Death is certain but not final. Resurrection is the Final 

By death we rise to eternal life 

*4) Life after death and my life*

Each day I spend in my life I become close to death and resurrection

How far I am prepared for the same? 

How often I think about Life after death? 

Life after death, is my main concern?? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*