Well, we made it through the end of the millennium back in the year 2000, but every now and then, we hear people say that the world will end on a specific date.  Many of those dates have come and gone, and here we are, still facing our day-to-day routines. 

The readings today remind us there will come an end time when the world and life as we know it will be quite different. We’re given images today which describe in a symbolic way the end of the world as we know it.  Catholic teaching has always stressed that we are not supposed to be consumed with curiosity about when Jesus comes again.  Jesus himself said that that was not for anyone to know, except God—that Jesus himself did not even know.

But our Church does believe “we look forward to the resurrection of the dead.” And that this will be the resurrection of the whole person. Remember Jesus passing through locked doors after his Resurrection? Yet he still ate food and showed the apostles his wounds.  Neither Scripture nor theology can shed enough light for us to know what life after death will be like.

But, we must believe two points:  One, “our charity on earth will be the measure of our sharing in God's glory in heaven.” And two, the afterlife will be “radically different”, because we will see God.  Be ready for anything!  (Take it from me, be ready for anything!)



EPISCOPAL APPOINTMENT – As was announced last weekend, Pope Francis has announced that I have been appointed as an Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.  The ordination will take place on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland.  All are welcome to attend.  At the same time, Bishop Zubik has announced that I will remain Pastor of Resurrection Parish.  I am most grateful to Bishop Zubik for allowing me to stay here as we continue to build our new parish.  Please keep me in your prayers.

CHRIST THE KING – Next Sunday, November 21th, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King.  The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following the 11:00 a.m. Mass at St. John Capistran.  Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction will be celebrated at 5:00 p.m.  While the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, at least two people should always be present.  You and your family are invited to spend some time during the day in prayer, giving glory to God for the many blessings you have received.