This Gospel from Mark is brief and to the point. Keep watch and be prepared. At first glance this Gospel sounds God is looking for a chance to catch us unaware. I seriously doubt that is true but rather this Gospel, like so many others, we are called to be aware of life challenges. This Gospel might remind you of an earlier Gospel of the 10 bridesmaids 5 were prepared while 5 were foolish and who were not prepared when the bridegroom finally came. I wonder what may prevent us from being prepared. It seems to me that our habits and procrastination may have an impact on our ability to be prepared. Let me explain
