November
Friday

THE LAST LEG
As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man. -Luke 17: 26

The Men's National Basketball Team for the 1998 Asian Games was composed of the best professional players in the country and was formed early in the year. They even went on a training tour to the United States. When the Asian Games came in December, the Philippine team won its first four games, three of them convincingly. But in its last elimination game against South Korea, the Philippine team was a huge disappointment, losing by 20 points. The coach of the Philippine team lamented the loss citing that they focused too much on China.

In today's Gospel, Jesus talks about preparedness for the second coming. We have heard again and again about the need for preparation. But we might make the mistake that the National Men's Team did. It is important to note that preparations for the last leg will only be useful if and when we do reach that last leg of the journey. If we do not reach that point, then all the ,preparation would have been for naught. JC J.

REFLECTION:
Take stock of your preparation for Jesus' second coming and make sure that your preparations match the needs.

Be with us, Lord,
even as we prepare for the journey.

St.Anianus
of Orleans,
bishop,
pray for us.