Homily for Friday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time

We live in a world that is constantly changing and doing so at a rapid pace. Many people find change challenging; most of us need certain constants in our lives, and we find it easier to manage change when some things remain the same.

In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus speaks about a profoundly significant change. He proclaims that even heaven and earth will pass away, which is difficult to imagine. Yet, He immediately highlights something that will never change: "My words will not pass away.”

Amid even the most drastic changes, the Lord’s word remains solid and unyielding because the Lord Himself is perpetual and true. He is the rock that stands firm when everything else fades away. Amid unsettling change, we can take comfort in knowing that the Lord remains constant. Our relationship with Him helps to keep us steady when everything else seems to be falling apart.