But this will be life. There are many people who do not see these as apocalyptic times. Apocalyptic thoughts seem extreme and unwarranted. Apocalyptic or ordinary, it is helpful to look at Jesus. He is conservative, the preserver of all true value, of all that is righteous and true.
All times are both safe and dangerous, tranquil and apocalyptic.
We are now witnessing the movement of God's Holy Spirit, as identified by the words and actions of Jesus, in the world. Women and men of desire and faith are drawn to that spirit. Constant in prayer, they continue to participate in the miracle of the resurrection. This article was originally published in the April 1999 edition of the Richmond Hill newsletter.