Eschatology

I grew up believing I knew what the book of Revelation was about. It was about the future, specifically our future, and if you paid close enough attention you could match its symbols to newspaper headlines. The beast was probably some European politician. The mark was probably a microchip. Russia was Gog. China was the kings of the East. And Israel, always Israel, was God’s prophetic clock, ticking down to the rapture. ...

READINGS Ephesians 5:21-33 – Wives and Husbands Psalm 67 – May God Be Gracious to Us and Bless Us Revelation 19:6-10 – The Marriage Supper of the Lamb Matthew 25:1-13 – The Parable of the Ten Virgins HOMILY What makes a great wedding? Is it the fragrance and color of the flower arrangements? The particular grandeur of the venue? Is it the number and camaraderie of the guests? Or the quality and sound of the music? ...