“Amen, I say to you … of that day and hour no one knows.” Our year of Mark comes to its conclusion. Remember, Mark is so compact that at times it borrows from John to complete the liturgical year. So, we do get to hear “thlipsis” again, tribulation, difficulty, crisis. Then, we are told a fundamental truth (amen I say to you means “pay attention” it’s important). No one knows when our world comes to an end. Yes, it will end. When is unknown. For us, though, the human beings, knowing the end is not the point. We are to live each moment as if it was our last. Not in fear but in hope and meaning. After all, each of us have had our worlds shaken and turned upside down, by illness, by betrayal, by failure. Jesus’ love and his words stand firm. Unshaken. Solid. They will not pass away. Our Youth Group set a goal and through hard work and generosity is now part of the National Youth Conference in Southern California. We look forward to their safe return and sharing with us the joy of their experiences. The Parish Market is almost here. Visit with Tony Smith, our Knights or Debbi in the Office.