Contemplating The End of All Things

If you pay attention to the readings in November, you’ll note that we’re shifting our attention from the demands of discipleship to a reflection on the end of all things. Jesus spoke many times about the end of the world, and how suddenly the end will come.

I read an interesting theory recently about the fragility of contemporary society. The fact that our world has become more complex technologically more connected globally, means that a catastrophic event in one part of the world will impact all parts of the world. In fact, we are now more venerable to societal collapse because we are so technically complicated and interconnected.

Consider the impact of the pandemic on air travel and supply chains. Imagine how terrible things could have become if the death rate from the virus had been significantly higher.

The question becomes: how do we live joyfully knowing all the while that the end will come like a thief in the night? As Christians, we are not called to a life of anxiety. Complete trust in Jesus and the goodness of the Father are required. The man of faith knows that, whatever happens in the world around him, God will fulfill his promises. In truth, because this world is not our home, we should yearn for the coming of Christ and an end to the reign of sin.

ART SHOW RESULTS

Tim Kenney’s art show collected over $9,000 in sales and he donated half of all proceeds to our capital campaign. Thank you and congratulations to all who purchased art. You’ll never regret owning an original Tim Kenney!