In this week's edition of There's more in the Gospel than Meets the Eye, Jill
Bevilacqua and Seàn-Patrick Lovett bring us readings and reflections for the Thirtythird
Sunday of the Year. Listen:
Gospel LK
21:5 - 19
While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned
with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, "All that you see here-- the
days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will
not be thrown down."
Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And
what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?" He answered, "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! When you hear of wars and insurrections, do
not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately
be the end." Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
against kingdom. There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from
place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.
"Before
all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand
you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings
and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember,
you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom
in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You
will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they
will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but
not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure
your lives.”