As we find ourselves closer to the end of the Church year, we tend to get scripture readings with apocalyptic themes. And with each of these stories, there is a story behind the story. Jesus is speaking to His disciples about being vigilant about the things to come. They’re not to be followers of these false messiahs. While the stories of Christ's followers would ultimately have a happy ending in Heaven. Many of them would suffer persecutions and be betrayed by friends and family members. Jesus urges for them to take courage and have faith in Him through it all.
