Promises of Life, not Death.

In today’s homily, we reflect on the apocalyptic imagery in today’s Gospel of Mark, where the sun darkens, stars fall, and the heavens shake. It is a symbolic language often misunderstood as literal catastrophe. As the Catholic liturgical year nears its end, these readings remind us of hope amidst challenges, not despair. Fr. Ino explains how Mark’s Gospel reassured persecuted early Christians in Rome, urging courage and faith even in the darkest times. Drawing parallels to modern struggles such as serious illness, spousal abuse and job uncertainty, Fr. Ino emphasizes Jesus’ promise of life, not death, as the final word. This message invites us to be beacons of hope for others, trusting that God’s presence transforms despair into possibility. -Sunday Homily by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (17 November 2024)