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If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do the builders labor! (Ps 127). Jesus teaches correctly that everything that exists in parts eventually comes apart. He urges us to put our faith not in the things of this world, but to see the things of this world as a gateway to the kingdom of heaven. The man who places his trust in the Kingdom of heaven is like a man who built his house on rock, not like King Nebuchadnezzar who built his kingdom on sand. Jesus reminds us not to go looking for the coming kingdom, trying to out-predict everyone else regarding its definitive arrival. For the Catholic Christian, the kingdom of God is always near to us, and is always present through the Eucharist, which is Jesus Himself. The one who is prepared to receive the Eucharist faithfully and worthily, is also ready for the coming of Christ at the end of all time! Advent will be a season for us to become more watchful for the Lord's coming. May He not come suddenly and find us sleeping. What I say to you, I say to all - watch!
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