Apocalypse 14:14-19 / Luke 21:5-11
Generally speaking, we are quite slow to respond to warnings.
But in the first place, our attitude towards warning can be one of indifference.
So if it is a recurring pain in some part of the body, we will still try to self-medicate instead of going to consult the doctor.
But often, we delay for too long and then it is too late and we can only regret.
In the gospel, Jesus sounded out a warning when He said that the time will come when the things that the people were admiring will all be destroyed.
But instead of getting alarmed and turning to God for mercy and forgiveness, the people asked about when would it happen, and what are the signs.
If there are some indifferences about judgement and punishment, it could be because we are taking God’s mercy and forgiveness for granted.
The 1st reading is a reminder that eventually there will be punishment for sin and wickedness.
There are already enough of warning signs to wake us up and to repent.
Let us heed those signs and turn to God for mercy and forgiveness.