Wisdom of Saint Anselm!

There is a quote from Saint Anselm that I like to use on occasion, "One thing is certain, that is death. What is uncertain is its hour." Jesus even says in that gospels that only the Father knows the day and the hour. It is interesting to see people as they strive to calculate the end of time. I believe we can put our energies to better use. There is a reason none of us knows the day of our death or the day that the Lord will return. We would all be worrying about that day, but instead, we are able to live our faith each day and bring the Good News to our brothers and sisters. Like the early apostles, Jesus has entrusted us with a great mission and that is what we need to continue each day. Keep going full steam ahead until the Lord is ready for us. He said that in our gospel over the weekend, I am going to prepare a place for you and I will come back and take you with me. I am the way and the truth and the life. There is no need to fear or worry because God has everything in the palm of His hand and all will be brought to fulfillment in His time. Yes, we have a mission to continue, but we also need to be ready and that is the underlying thought. Do not predict the end of time. Instead, will we be ready when it comes? That preparation is something that we need to do each day. As another person said, "Live each day if it were your last!" Always be ready, always be prepared. While we are waiting, do not let this time go to waste. Live your faith to the fullest and be a disciple who lives the mission that our Lord has given to us! Blessings to you!!!