The reason why we have this Gospel is that we are approaching the end of our liturgical year. Next Sunday is the Solemnity of Christ the King and then we enter into Advent. That is why today the readings direct our attention to the end of time. Many of us are not only curious about the end times but perhaps also fear the end of the world, the end of time. Let us not forget that the end is also a time to be gathered to the Lord with all who have gone before us and those who may come after us.