Friday of week 32 in Ordinary Time
Saint Albert the Great, Bishop, Doctor
Gospel Luke 17:26-37
“It will be the same when the day comes for the Son of Man to be revealed”. The passage speaks of the sudden and decisive nature of the coming of the Son of Man. Jesus draws parallels between the days of Noah and Lot, emphasizing that people were going about their everyday lives—eating, drinking, marrying, buying, selling—when the flood came or fire rained down, bringing destruction to those unprepared. Here Jesus underscores the need for vigilance and readiness. He warns that the day of His second coming will arrive unexpectedly, and those who are too attached to the world or their possessions may not be prepared to meet Him. He speaks of two people being in one place, and only one being taken, indicating the separation between those who are ready and those who are not. The reflection centers on the themes of preparedness, detachment, and living in a way that aligns with God’s will. It invites us to examine whether we are too engrossed in worldly concerns or distractions, potentially overlooking our relation to Jesus. Let’s reflect: How do I remain watchful in my relation to Jesus and ready in my daily life to be attached to the will of God?
Don Giorgio