Preparation for the important events of our life

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 34th Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Lk 21:34-36*

*First Reading : Dn 7:15-27*

*Preparation for the important events of our life*

*1) Important events of our Life*

The birth, Baptism, confirmation, marriage, Religious profession, Ordination to the priesthood, and various jubilees are some of the important events of our life 

Each of these events are taken seriously and we prepare well in advance to face such a day with joy and happiness 

Some of the events of our life also include many years of preparation. 

This shows the importance of prepare 

*2) That day catch you by surprise like a trap*

The Gospel of the day speaks about *that day* which appears to be little worrying 

So which is *that day*?  What is the significance of it? How to understand *that day*

*3) Various understanding of That Day*

That day would mean the following 

The day of final judgement

The day of our final day on the earth - The day of death 

The day of Encountering the Lord 

The Day of facing the Lord face to face

The day of entering into heaven 

The day of the evaluation of our life 

The day of taking decision about our life

Such a day would come like a trap, in an unexpected way and in an unnoticed way 

*4) Important day of Our life*

From the Gospel and from our daily experience it is very clear that, the day of final judgement is very important moment of our life 

It is the day which decides the reward or punishment of our life 

It is the day, which changes the destiny of our life, either for good or for bad 

No one can escape facing this day in ones life 

All have to undergo this day by all means 

*5) The need of preparation*

For the irdin events of our life we prepare a lot. If that is the case, what must be our preparation for the day of judgement? 

Jesus warns was about the drowsiness of the Heart, which happens because of the drunkenness, anxieties of life and carousing 

The above things in life don't allow us to prepare well for the day of judgement 

So we need to be very careful about it at all times 

*6) How is my preparation?*

Unless we prepare ourselves, we are totally lost in the battle of life 

There is not short cut in this preparation 

The lack of preparation, and laziness in preparing for the final day would costs us a lot. We may miss our final destiny as well 

So how often I think of the final judgment? 

How far have I prepared myself for the final judgement?

What can I do to prepare myself for *that day?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*