USCCB - (NAB) - November 15, 2009: "Reading 1
Dn 12:1-3
In those days, I Daniel,
heard this word of the Lord:
'At that time there shall arise
Michael, the great prince,
guardian of your people;
it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress
since nations began until that time.
At that time your people shall escape,
everyone who is found written in the book.
“Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake;
some shall live forever,
others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace.
“But the wise shall shine brightly
like the splendor of the firmament,
and those who lead the many to justice
shall be like the stars forever.'"
Dn 12:1-3
In those days, I Daniel,
heard this word of the Lord:
'At that time there shall arise
Michael, the great prince,
guardian of your people;
it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress
since nations began until that time.
At that time your people shall escape,
everyone who is found written in the book.
“Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake;
some shall live forever,
others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace.
“But the wise shall shine brightly
like the splendor of the firmament,
and those who lead the many to justice
shall be like the stars forever.'"
This is a prophecy of the last days and of the difficulties that lie ahead. It is also a reminder that the faithful are also called to evangelize to others. God likens those faithful to stars. How do we shine our light to others leading them to Christ?
This is such a deep desire in my heart, to bring the love of God to others. It brings me such joy to see someone become passionately in love with God, if I am feeling that joy what must the heavens experience?
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