Standing Before The Son Of Man

The Liturgical Year comes to a close today and so the Gospel reading for Mass is from the end of the Book of Revelation. In it we hear Jesus tell us to be vigilant for the day of His return. He tells us that that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth. I must admit, those are chilling words! They also got me to thinking about would I rather be one who is still living on this earth when that day comes, or would I rather be already called from this world. I think that as long as my soul is in the condition Our Lord would have it, it really won't matter where I am on that day.
We are all going to stand before Our Lord sooner or later~ either at the end of time or at a time He sees fit to call us, and we are all going to have to give an account of our lives. Sometimes I envision that moment with my telling Him: "I got nothing, Lord; please have mercy!" I will take Jesus' advice though, and pray for the grace and strength to escape the imminent tribulations.
On this Liturgical New Year's Eve, I look forward to these coming weeks of Advent when we prepare to meet Christ when He comes again, and at Christmas.
Happy New Year!