Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Today's Memorial remind us that from early on, God was getting Mary ready to be the Mother of the Jesus Christ; to be the Mother of God. God was with her from her Immaculate Conception as we will celebrate in December. She was devoted to Him, as we can see is Sacred Scripture, both as a mother and as a child of God (still a child because she was created by God). God gave her the graces necessary.
The readings today are not for this specific memorial today, but do talk about preparing for the end times. 1 Maccabees talks about wars and revolts. The Gospel talks of Jerusalem being attacked and destroyed. In both cases, we are being told we want to be close to God the Father. We want to have a closer relationship with Him. This will bring peace, Jesus tells us. Punishment will be prevented. Let us come to know Him better.
Altar of the Crucifixion at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
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