To read the texts click on the texts: Dan 7:15-27; Lk 21:34-36
These verses are the conclusion of the Eschatological Discourse,
and in them, Luke composes an exhortation that stresses constant watchfulness
and prayer as opposed to drunkenness and dissipation. The reason for alertness
is because the day can come at any time.
The final verse introduces a positive
exhortation. The opposite of sleep and dissipation is vigilance and prayer. The
final verse of the discourse calls for constant alertness and prayer, so that
one will be able to stand before the Son of Man with dignity and honour. Life
itself must be prayer.
Some of us regard being good as a burden. This is because we
wrongly associate with seriousness and a lack of joy. On the contrary, a good
person and holy person is primarily a joyful person. Such a person enjoys every
moment of every day and lives it fully. Such a person leaves nothing undone and
therefore will be ready at all times.
I see a really good and holy person in the Pope - smiles, laughs, jokes but always focussed on his mission and always on the go.
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