We come now to the end of the
Liturgical Year.
We began last Advent: John the Baptist, Mary and Joseph,
Culminated in the Birth of Jesus –
God becomes Flesh! Christmas Season.
Then, during Ordinary Time – after the
Christmas Season & the Easter Season – we reflected week after week about
our Faith and how we are called to live as followers of Christ.
Two months later – Ash Wednesday
& Lent – “remember you are dust and unto dust you will return.” A time of
conversion, spiritual growth and renewal.
When Palm Sunday arrived we entered
into Holy Week – when we recalled the great mysteries of our Faith – the suffering
of Jesus and his Death on the Cross
Finally, on Easter Sunday, we proclaimed
the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead – the one who was dead walked out of
the tomb.
Forth days later, Jesus ascended into
glory – but he would not leave us alone – “I will send the Holy Spirit.”
Pentecost – the day the Spirit came –
uniting us into one church – truly God’s people – we are the Catholic Church –
universal – for all – all languages, cultures and peoples. in a country now
filled with division – it cannot be that way with us! We must be known for our love for one
another and for every human being – all made in the image and likeness of God!
And now – end of the Liturgical Year
- we come to the end times – We see this in two ways – the end of all time, and
the end of our time on earth.
Creed – “He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead.”
Memorial Acclamation – “We proclaim
your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again.”
End of Our Father – “As we await the
blessed hope, and the coming of our savior Jesus Christ.”
Then, we must give an account – Did I
love as Christ called me to? Show mercy
as Christ was merciful to me? Forgive as I have been forgiven? Did I see Christ in the hungry, poor, sick
and suffering?
So we are on a journey together, a
journey to the Kingdom. Tonight we will
be joined by Linda, Kim & Pam, who have never been Baptized. By those who wish to complete their
Initiation.
Last word of Bible – last word of
Creed is AMEN. Comes from Hebrew “Believe” God is faithful. We are called to trust in
God alone, If we do, every day becomes
an AMEN!
