Luke 12:32-48
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Last Sunday, In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus' instructions on how to be ready for the coming judgment continue. We are not to be like the greedy rich man in last Sunday's Gospel who planned to store his great harvest in barns rather than share it. We are, rather, to share our wealth with those in need. We are encouraged rather to relinquish our possessions and provide for the needs of others. Our treasure will be found in heaven where it will not wear out or be destroyed.

The other major way to be ready for the coming judgment is to be watchful. In Luke's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable about watchfulness to begin making this point. We must be like servants waiting for the master's return from a wedding banquet, which, even now, can last for a few days. We must be watchful so that even if the master comes after midnight, we will be ready for him. This is what the coming of the Son of Man will be like.

We do not know when the coming of the Saviour will occur. We need to ensure that we remain alert and watchful so that we are ready and can respond to those around us with care and compassion. In this way, we are being like Christ or Christ-like to others. Pope Francis begins "The Joy of the Gospel" by inviting all Christians to a renewed encounter with Jesus Christ — an encounter that he says blossoms into an enriching friendship that liberates us from narrowness.

Faith calls us to move beyond our current boundaries — be those mental, physical, theological or spiritual. These scripture readings lead us to contemplate the kind of faith that puts us on the road with Christ. We may not reasonably be able to sell all our goods, but we can surely step into a situation that is new or let loose of our hardened opinions, to show the face of Christ to others that we come into contact with.

Wishing you a blessed week ahead,

Mrs Jane Webb
Acting Principal