33rd Sunday, Year C, Gospel Commentary (Luke 21:5-19)

5 Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, 6 “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” 7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these

31st Sunday, Year C, 2nd Reading (2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2)

11 We constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. 12 We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace

Introduction to the Letter of 2 Peter

The letter known as 2 Peter claims to have been authored by the apostle Peter but was undoubtedly written after his death. Indeed, most scholars think it is one of the latest documents in the New Testament, probably dating from the third or fourth generation of Christians. This would put its composition in the late

Feast of Christ the King, 2nd Reading (Revelation 1:5-8)

5 Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever!

33rd Sunday, Year B, Gospel Commentary (Mark 13:24-32)

But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’26 At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels and

Mark Chapter 13: A Few Concluding Words

Chapter 13 is unlike any other chapter in this gospel because of its apocalyptic imagery. Since most scholars link it to the uprising against Rome, it is a key element in dating the gospel. It links Jesus’ prophecies about the temple, his death and resurrection with the political events of the Jewish rebellion. But the

Mark 13:32-37

32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells

Mark 13:24-31

But in those days, following that distress, “‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; 25 the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’26 At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. 27 And he will send his angels

Mark 13:14-23

14 “When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation’ standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 15 Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out. 16 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. 17 How dreadful it will be

Mark 13:5-13

5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There