ACC ~ Mark 13 v19

THE LAST TRIBULATION

GREGORY THE GREAT: Let us keep in mind that these present afflictions are as far below the last tribulations, as is the person of the herald below the majesty of the judge he precedes. Reflect with all your mind upon this day, my dearest ones. Remedy what is now defective in your present life. Amend your ways. Overcome evil temptations by standing firm against them. Repent with tears of the sins you have committed. For the more you make ready against the severity of his justice by serving him in fear, the more serenely shall you behold the coming of that eternal judge, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, world without end. Amen. ON THE GOSPEL, HOMILY 1. [1]

[1] Cetedoc 1711, 1.1.6.33; SSGF 1:20*; Migne PL 76, 1077-81, Homily 1.