Sermonette: Nov. 19, 2018

As I was reflecting on Mark 13:1-8, the assigned gospel reading for Sunday, Nov. 18, I began to wonder: Is Jesus a pessimist or an optimist? I think this text reveals a significant difference in how Christ looks at things compared to how we see them.

The one disciple, who was struck by the beauty of the temple buildings, could very well represent each one of us. In our human condition, we are s...