The word apocalypse has soared in its cultural frequency in recent years. Apocalyptic language describes our cultural anxieties about everything from the Global climate crisis to the rise of AI. As we come to the end of our liturgical year, our Scripture readings ramp up the use of apocalyptic images.

In this weeks Gospel Jesus warns us about being fixated on shiny objects or finding our security in shaky foundations. May we hear a clarion call of hope best described in the words of the old hymn: "On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand."

?

Blessings,?

Father Mark