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When will Jesus come again?

Church teaching

Answered on video by Dr. Brant Pitre

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In short: He’s coming back in glory to judge the living and the dead. The date? God’s keeping that one. CCC 673 CCC 682

The answer, in writing

Church teaching

Since the Ascension, Christ’s coming in glory has been imminent, though “it is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has fixed.” CCC 673

When He comes to judge the living and the dead, He will reveal the secrets of hearts and render to each according to his works and his acceptance or refusal of grace. CCC 682

Our words

Anyone who gives you a date is guessing. The point isn’t to calculate; it’s to be ready today.

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How we know · 2 Catechism paragraphs
  1. Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 673, 682 (official text on vatican.va).

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