On the Last day there will be a triumphant manifestation of the Lord Jesus’ presence and power, as he returns in glory. Each of us will also experience our own “day of the Lord” at the moment of death when we stand before him to give an account of our lives. Yet, there is another way to encounter the Lord, a way that is not distant or final, but present and transformative. The Gospel reading shows us how Jesus revealed his authority by casting out an unclean spirit. His power was undeniable, leaving the people amazed. This same power of Christ, works in and through us today. We are called to be awake, prepared, and surrendered to him. St. Paul urges us to be children of the light, not of darkness. The Holy Spirit is ready to move in our lives, but he seeks hearts that are fully yielded to him. True Christian life is one of constant surrender. Let us not wait for the final day, instead live each day as a Day of the Lord!

PRAYER: Abba Father, grant us the grace to live in the Spirit. Amen