Dan 7:15-27
Lk 21:34-36

In the 1st Reading, Prophet Daniel describes as terrible horned monsters the conquering kings from neighboring lands who are terrorizing the area around the Mediterranean Sea including Jerusalem.

Today our monsters are much more dangerous for they don’t have horns; they are disguised as helpful nations. They want to conquer our land first by making us worry that our “over-population” is making us poor; secondly they offer their
pleasure-seeking lifestyle as the solution.

But Jesus’ timeless wisdom warns us of this double deception. He tells us not live in endless partying, or be frozen by life’s worries (Lk 21:34).

Today is the last day in the Church year. Our True King wraps it up with a reminder that a healthy Christian lifestyle consists of regular talks with Him in prayer, trusting in His providential love, and recognizing Him return in every person we meet.