Just as it is appointed that human beings die once, and after this the judgment,
so also Christ, offered once to take away the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to take away sin but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him. (Hebrews 9:27-28 NABRE)
Centuries before Jesus was born, there was a ceremony during which after some time spent in the Temple Holy of Holies, the high priest reappeared on the Day of Atonement. After the people waited, he emerged from the Holy of Holies, which he had entered to take away sin. This dramatic scene is described in Sirach 50:5–11. In a similar way, Jesus, our high priest who has left us for a time will appear a second time at the parousia.*
Lord Jesus, I look forward to your return with great eagerness. As you are now in the presence of God our Father, I desire to share in your divine presence along with the angels and saints who have gone before me. As I wait in joyful hope, thank you for sharing your Spirit so that I might have some share in the first fruits of your Kingdom in this life.
Today, I will thank the Lord who will bring salvation when he appears again.
Blessed John Duns Scotus, who placed your best thinking at the service of the human family and of the Church, pray for us.
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