Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:29-33

Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

Where are you in your spiritual life? Today’s gospel reading talks about the coming of the Kingdom of God. The summer time of our life is a time of warmth and a time of growth. A time to renew our commitments and time to clean out our gardens and pull the weeds which rob us of our nutrients. It is a time to fertilize and water. It is time of preparation. When you examine your spiritual life, are the blossoms of Spring bursting open? Are you ready to accept the new life which awaits. The fruits of your labor are getting ready to come forth. Is it a bumper crop or has poor preparation led to a weak crop? We must reflect daily on the fruits of our life. We are getting ready to enter into the Advent Season. The flowers are blossoming and in about 27 days the new fruit of the vine will come forth. Take this time to prepare yourself. Commit to serious daily prayer and reflect on the fruits which are about to come forth because the Kingdom of God is near. If we do not produce good fruit now, we will die in the winter of our life.

A Simple Prayer

Lord Jesus, you have planted the seed of hope and love in my heart.

Help me fertilize and water the seed so it will produce much fruit.

May this fruit bring about the glory of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon