The Fall of Babylon

No fixed feast day in the calendar

The fall of worldly power that worships idols.

The collapse of prideful, idolatrous power

Babylon symbolizes every worldly power that is luxurious, unjust, and idolatrous. Its fall is inevitable because it is based on pride rather than God. The call to "come out of her" is an invitation for young people to abandon selfish and materialistic lifestyles to return to God.

Prayer

Choosing a life of detachment

Do not let the empty values of the world cloud your conscience. Outward glamour easily leads us astray.
Wealth and power never last like the love of God. Only what belongs to God endures.

Choose a life of detachment and faithfulness to the Lord.

Prayer

Lord, help me escape the seduction of worldly idols.

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