Be vigilant at all times

The Gospel reading informs us of the whereabouts of Jesus in Jerusalem during the night and during the day.

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He spends the night on Mount of Olives, east of the Jerusalem Temple. There, he and his disciples rest and prepare for the next day’s preaching engagement.

The Gospel also tells us that the people like to listen to him in the Temple area. They do not bother him in his resting place. Rather, they wake up early and prepare to listen to him.

What is it in Jesus, who comes from Nazareth, that attracts people to listen to him?

We can guess the following: his new teachings, his charism, his authenticity. This time the people do not ask for miracles.

Do you prepare yourself to encounter Jesus who can make you face the truth?

First Reading - Dn 7:15-27

I, Daniel, found my spirit anguished within its covering of flesh, and I was terrified by the visions of my mind.