Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – 16th November 2025
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today’s Gospel speaks about the end of things – wars, earthquakes, and the fall of the Temple. These words can sound frightening. But Jesus is not trying to scare us. He is helping us to trust in God when life becomes uncertain. He reminds us that everything in this world passes away, but faith, hope, and love remain forever.
The disciples were admiring the Temple, its great stones and beauty. Yet Jesus told them that one day not one stone would remain on another. He wanted them to understand that no building, no riches, no success can last forever. Only what is built on God will remain.
Now we are in the month of November – a special time in our Church when we remember and pray for our loved ones who have died. When we visit their graves, light candles, and whisper prayers, we are reminded that life on earth is short. But we also believe that death is not the end. For those who believe in Christ, death is a door – a door that opens to God’s eternal light. The prophet Malachi says, “For those who fear my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays.” That is our hope – that one day we will see that light together with those we love.