Sunday 13 November 2022 – XXXIII of Ordinary Time

+ From the Gospel according to Luke 21, 5 – 19)

At that time, while some were talking about the temple, which was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, Jesus said: “The days will come in which, of what you see, no stone will be left on stone that will not be destroyed.”
They asked him, “Master, when then will these things happen and what will be the sign when they are about to happen?” He replied: ‘Be careful not to be deceived. In fact, many will come in my name saying: “It is I”, and: “The time is near”. Don’t go after them! When you hear of wars and revolutions, do not be terrified, because these things must happen first, but the end is not immediately ”.
Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places; there will also be terrifying facts and great signs from heaven.
But first of all they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, hand you over to synagogues and prisons, drag you before kings and governors, because of my name. You will then have the opportunity to give testimony. So remember not to prepare your defense first; I will give you word and wisdom, so that all your adversaries will not be able to resist or fight back.
You will even be betrayed by your parents, siblings, relatives and friends, and they will kill some of you; you will be hated by all because of my name. But not a single hair of your head will be lost. With your perseverance you will save your life ».

Word of the Lord.