We have many literatures and visions about the end of the world. Unfortunately, many of them produce fear and agony rather than hope, and thus become empty of the message of Christ. Even when they speak of repentance, the motivation is a fear of disasters. We are led to believe that we are going to perish. Those interpreting crises as a hopeless end have their motives in their own misguided messages. These are the messages ‘in the name of Christ.’
We need to discern what the truth of the approaching disaster is, what significant factors are involved in the renewal we hope for? Does the renewal happen just with the ‘religious practices,’ and do they offer an image of fake ‘holy living’ and make us escape from the real commitment required for the living of a life of justice, peace and love?
Christ assures us of his constant presence even amidst trials and tribulations. Turning towards God is impelled by the assurance of God’s love, our hope in him, our courage to live in the presence of God in difficult times. Christ is revealed within every crisis moment. So many things we want to keep preserve must die, even Christ that we want to preserve must die. Be ready to welcome Christ as he reveals. So when the end is near, don’t suggest frames for Christ. If we can be joyous in the newness of God’s presence, we can already feel the freshness of advent.
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