Saint Callistus

First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44

​Today’s Gospel compares the terror of the end times with that of the flood that destroyed the earth in Noah’s time. Why does the coming of the Son of Man strike fear in us? Because if he is the Son of God, then he will break into our sinful world like a cleansing fire, or like a wild storm or violent revolution.

Since he is the Life, that life which is opposed to him has to give way. Since he’s the Truth, then false claimants to truth must cede to him. And since he’s the Way, then the false ways have to be abandoned. And all of this will hurt. The best way to prepare is to watch, pray, and renounce our sins.