Memento. History also teaches us to live wisely and to expect the last day.

Jesus told his disciples a parable: “Look at the fig tree and the other trees! When you see them budding, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see this happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things occur. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not.”

We are all aware of what has already been said: “Everything in time, the Lord God is forever.”  This is also mentioned in the passage from the Gospel about the end of the world, about which the Lord Jesus notes: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away” (Mk 21:33). . In these words, the message about the completion of the world and our life is summarized for us. These profound words speak to events and changes that stir us up to vigilance, constant expectation, and readiness. What must we not forget, and what should we be more aware of? These words speak of joy because they speak of meeting the One who chose us, who promised us that we would see his face, the most loving face, the face of the Son of Man, the loving face of Jesus. Jesus’ words to the disciples talk about the end of the world, about the events that will precede the end. Then the second time will come “the Son of man… with great power and glory” (Mk 13:26). The glorious coming of Christ, which we await, is our liberation and salvation.

This message of Jesus about the end of the world leads us to think about human life and history. May our view of life be permeated by the light of Jesus’ love. Until that day and hour comes that no one knows, not even the angels in heaven (cf. Mk 13:32). It is right to act. We know that there are values ​​in life that become an enrichment for us when we pay more attention to them. We are all called to work honestly and responsibly where and where Jesus wants us so that we do not find ourselves in a situation:

A particular person appeared before God’s court and confessed with a good heart: “Look, Lord, I have kept all your commandments; I have done nothing wrong, no injustice, no crime. Sir, my hands are clean.” “That is true, but, unfortunately, they are also empty,” replied the Supreme Judge.

Our life can be compared to a constant cry: “Maranatha!” – “Come, our Lord!” We don’t bother counting when you should come. We live in such a way that we are always ready, whether at midnight, in the morning, or during the day. Likewise, we live as if in the vestibule or the shadow of eternity. Furthermore, we have no reason for hysteria but for mercy. We believe the second coming will differ from what it was in Bethlehem. Then he came as an unknown. According to His words, we expect Him to come with Divine power to take over the kingdom of those who accepted the invitation and worked to build His kingdom. The thought of Christ’s coming brings joy and comfort to the faithful that they will be co-heirs of God’s kingdom.

The thinking sailor in Freud’s novella prepared for a life change. The idea of ​​eternity to meet our God should be similar. To do everything to be accepted into the kingdom of God. Already, the prophet Daniel wrote: “The wise will shine like the brightness of the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever” (Dan 12,3).