Watchful of Christ’s Return
Watchful of Christ’s Return
Fr. Anthony reflects on Jesus’ powerful words in Mark 13, urging us to stay alert and ready for the Lord’s return. As Brother Josh reads this apocalyptic Gospel passage, we’re reminded to live each day with an eternal perspective—watchful, prayerful, and rooted in trust in God’s mercy. Discover how to prepare your heart for Christ’s coming, whether at the end of time or in the quiet moments of everyday life.
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Fr. Anthony Gramlich explores the healing of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, showing how the mercy of Jesus often reaches us through the love and faith of others. When we feel stuck or spiritually paralyzed, it’s okay to lean on our brothers and sisters in Christ—because sometimes, it takes a community to carry us to healing.
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, reminds us of a sobering truth: death is not the end — it’s the moment the Master comes for us. In today’s readings, we hear both the cause and the cure for death. Through one man, sin entered the world, and through sin, death. But through Christ, the new Adam, we are given the remedy: to be ready, vigilant, and in a state of grace when He comes.
Fr. Andy reads from John 16:12-15, the Gospel reading for Sunday, June 15, 2025.
