27/11/2021

Today Daniel makes it clear that the visions he sees are within his mind. This makes it more difficult for me to follow him. All our perceptions take place within our brains and I know that I think in words and I cannot imagine what it was to see such a vivid image and to interact with it as if it were part of reality.

Thank God for the words of Jesus. He knew this prophecy of Daniel and had discussed it with scribes and pharisees when he went missing in the Temple but, although enigmatic at times, his Word is straight forward without mystical cloudings.

"Stay awake" means what it says; that we should always be aware that what we are experiencing now is surely going to come to an end. "Praying at all times" means what it says; that we should always raise our beings to conscioness of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. "Watch yourselves" means what it says;don't let the earthly life, bodily  pleasures and innocent wordly cares and woes, overshadow our purpose to know, love and serve God.

If we follow his word and life; if we accept his Grace, his Faith Hope and Charity then we have nothing to fear, not even the beasts of Daniel's vision.

Dear Lord let me stay true to your teaching this and every other day. Let me know your peace and let all the tumult within your Church pass away as do all things of this world.When I stand before you either on my last day or Judgement Day hold not my sins against me and let your Mercy preserve my soul in your Eternity.