Dark Clouds Rising

In Luke we read; Then Jesus said to the crowds, “As soon as you see a cloud rising in the west, you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and that is what happens. . . . . You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time? Lk. 12:54 How timely is the message of this Sunday's readings as we see dark clouds rising over our society in these days; clouds of intolerance and division. Dark clouds obscure the light, creating an environment conducive for deeds of darkness. As the light of harmony diminishes, how easily we ourselves can be drawn into the shadows of suspicion and fear - yet seemingly unaware of what is happening to us. "Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?" “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father." [Gospel, 5th Sunday]

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Fr. Thomas Rosica has an excellent commentary on today's gospel. * * * LINK * * *