34th Week in Ord. Time, Saturday – 2nd December 2023– Lk 21,34-36
Three Guidelines
In the Gospel today, Jesus issued three commands: Beware, be vigilant, and pray. The first commands us to beware of carousing, drunkenness, and anxiety. To be vigilant is to be alert, attentive, and on guard over our souls. Vigilance begins with a good examination of conscience to discern what God is asking of us. The third command is to pray so that we have the strength to escape the tribulations of this world. Alone we are weak; with God we can do all things. That’s why prayer is so important. It places us in a right relationship with God. When we pray we are placing all our confidence in him. When we do not pray, we are telling God that we think we can manage things without him. When we are in tune with God in prayer, then we will be vigilant and also beware of dissipation.
