The Catholic Calendar for Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth week in Ordinary Time
St. Clement I, pope, martyr
St. Columban, abbot
Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro, priest, martyr

Scripture from today's Liturgy of the Word:
Revelation 14:14-19
Psalm 95:10-13
Luke 21:5-11

A reflection on today's Sacred Scripture:

See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying,
'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them! (see Lk 21:8)

Often we look externally for answers to life's problems. We constantly seek solutions which promise us a quick fix--which offer a type of band-aid for our pain--but is always short-lived. As Christians we have the spirit of Jesus always within us. When we nurture His Spirit and allow ourselves to be led by His nudgings and inclinations, we can know in the depth of our hearts that we're on the right path, regardless of external circumstances!

The material world is always in a state of flux with changing attitudes, opinions, values. It is even more vital to grow more centered in Christ so that we can weather every storm and confidently walk the truth path as it opens up before us.

- Cliodhna Doyle
(clia at cliadoyle dot com)

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