John saw a place being made ready. At some future time, nations would stream in, and rulers would be laden with sumptuous gifts representing the best of their people, just as ambassadors of old streamed into the throne rooms of emperors.
#Revelation21
But I did not see a temple in the city, for the city’s temple is the Lord God, the Almighty and the Lamb.
The city also does not have need of the sun nor the moon in order to enlighten her, for the glory of God illuminated the city, and the light of the city is the Lamb.
For the nations will walk by the light of the city, and the rulers of the earth are bringing forth their glory into the…
And you, my child, “Prophet of the Highest,”will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways,Present the offer of salvation to his people,the forgiveness of their sins.Through the heartfelt mercies of our God,God’s Sunrise will break in upon us,Shining on those in the darkness,those sitting in the shadow of death,Then showing us the way, one foot at a time,down the path of peace.
~Luke…
I'm totally not procrastinating anything but here's a list of the top 100 most tagged PJO characters on AO3. As usual this doesn't include Magnus Chase or Kane Chronicles. I'm sorry. Today is 5/27/24.
3: luke castellan learns a valuable lesson (he gets distracted, most of the time)
4: Annabeth attends a fashion show (and realizes it isn’t for her)
5: capture the flag (and her attention, if possible)
6: strawberry fields, wildflowers, and annoying boys
7: prank wars and unsuspecting victims
8: punishments and prayers
9: luke, the big stupid idiot
10: Oh, I don't know why she's just my type
11: Stay away from me. Don’t look at me. Don’t even breathe the same air as me.
12: I can't believe that I have to put up with your annoying face all year.
13: snowball fight, cabin ten versus cabin eleven
14: the more you hate, the more you love
15: capture the flag: luke led us to victory!
16: smores and chores
17: cheeseburgers and barbies
18: to charm the charmer
19: luke tries forging, gardening, and poetry (failing miserably)
20: pleas, bargains, and bets
21: She doesn’t like surprises. Do you really want another black eye?
becoming friends and more
22: a letter from dear old daddy
23: daddy issues ft mommy issues
24: hide and seek with the harpies
25: your house is haunted
26: somehow, he knew
27: nobody’s son, nobody’s daughter
28: christmas getaways, new york city, and secret glances
29: new years, new beginnings
30: back to camp
31: sparring, smiles, and sweet talks
32: a field trip to olympus and look alikes
33: my girl
34: moonlight rendezvous
35: steal my girl
36: a picnic and eavesdropping siblings
37: grouchy
38: she is beauty, she is grace, and she will punch you in the face
39: Maya starts junior year
40: you?
41: popcorn, movies, and slushies
42: I’m a feminist, obviously. But, I wouldn’t really mind him savin’ me and I know that I’m fine without a man but I think I would like his protection.
43: sweet sixteen
44: with you I'd dance in a storm, in my best dress, fearless
45: hot cocoa, longing glances, and mistletoes
46: wanna bet?
47: school is boring, wanna go somewhere?
48: camp
49: rumor has it
50: the best swordsman at camp and a furious maya williams
51: i’ve never heard silence quite this loud
52: capture the flag: a great way to destress - cabin five, probably
53: thin white lies
54: that brainless idiot
55: jealousy, jealousy
56: patience wearing thin
57: oblivious idiots and chris gets twenty drachmas richer
58: confrontation drama
59: You are in love!
60: stupid cupid, stop picking on me!
61: everyone wants him, that was my crime
62: I'm so in love with you and I hope you know
63: give me something that’ll haunt me when you’re not around
64: interventions, stubborn idiots, and annoying siblings
65: somebody to you
66: don’t take it personal, but personally you’d be better with somebody like me
67: i think it’s time i lay my heart out on the line
established relationship:
68: i once believed love would be black and white, but it’s golden
69: in a world of boys, he’s a gentleman
70: you with the dark curls, you with the watercolor eyes
71: take a look at my girlfriend, she’s the only one i got
72: to be young and in love in new york city
73: fight so dirty, but you love so sweet.
74: Luke, the lovesick idiot
75: your hand fits in mine like it’s made just for me
76: promises sealed with a kiss under the velvet sky
77: golden apples and worries
78: pain of words
79: quest blues
80: iris messages and nightmares
81: stupid quest, stupid apples, stupid dragon
82: birthday blues and special surprises
83: i fell in love with a careless man’s careful daughter
84: darkness inside
85: christmas traditions
86: i want to wear his initial on a chain ‘round my neck
87: devil in disguise
88: all of the city lights never shine as bright as your eyes
89: i love the way you’re screaming my name
90: valentines day
91: some days, you're the best thing in my life. sometimes when I look at you, i see my wife
92: love languages
93: demigod pick up service
94: across my memory
95: monsters
96: four walls and a roof
97: closets and radios
98: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cookies, and kool aid
99: pent up anger
100: dance around the living room, lose me in the sight of you
101: on with the quest
102: Drew
103: all i did is try my best, this the kind of thanks i get?
104: only an angel, never a god
105: and in the middle of my chaos, there was you
106: touch her and i’ll break your neck
107: if anybody hurts you, i’m going to prison for life
108: legal age, baby!
109: I can't keep my hands to myself. I mean I could, but why would I want to?
110: prom dances and birthday cakes
111: I've loved you three summers now, honey, but I want 'em all
112: big blue house
113: great to be back
114: peace and quiet
115: orders from the pit
116: makeshift prom
117: Can I have this dance?
118: handsome, you’re a mansion with a view
119: cockblockers—nope, I mean kids.
120: amorous activities in the armory
121: suspiciously quiet
122: Happy birthday! You can finally get arrested!
123: the winter solstice
124: meddling cocky son of a bitch
125: don’t be suspicious.
126: nightmares
127: if you’re tired, you can lay your head on my lap
-[Character A] x [Character B et al]: Romantic and/or Sexual Relationship
-[Character A] & [Character B et al]: Platonic, Familial, Acquaintanceship
-[Character A, etc], [Character B] x/& [Character C et al]: Observer character(s) to the main character(s) interaction
-Writing Masterlist
-Blank 100 Themes Challenge List
1. Introduction (Aug 2023)
Houki & Nobunaga (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Clara x Nokto (WIP Wednesday)
2. Love (Feb 2023)
Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Ophelia (WIP Wednesday) | Thea x Theo (WIP Wednesday) | Abby x Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Maddie x Harr (WIP Wednesday) | Clara x Nokto (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Mammon (WIP Wednesday)
3. Light
4. Dark
5. Seeking Solace
6. Break Away
7. Heaven
8. Innocence
9. Old (May 2024)
Ophelia (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Theo (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Simeon (WIP Wednesday)
10. Breathe Again
11. Memory
12. Insanity
13. Misfortune
14. Smile
15. Silence (Aug 2022)
Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Abby x Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Maddie x Harr (WIP Wednesday) | Clara x Nokto (WIP Wednesday) | Miri (WIP Wednesday)
16. Questioning
17. Blood
18. Rainbow
19. Gray (March 2023)
Shakespeare, Vincent x Abby (WIP Wednesday)
20. Fortitude
21. Vacation
22. Mother Nature
23. Cat
24. No Time (April 2023)
Thea x Arthur (WIP Wednesday) | No Time [Clara x Rio]
Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Ophelia x Kennyo (WIP Wednesday) | Thea & Isaac (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Jean (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Mammon (WIP Wednesday)
36. Precious Treasure
37. Eyes (Aug 2024)
Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Ophelia x Kennyo (WIP Wednesday) | Maddie x Harr (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Satan (WIP Wednesday)
38. Abandoned (Nov 2023)
Clara x Rio (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Levi (WIP Wednesday)
39. Dreams
40. Plus
41. Teamwork
42. Standing Still
43. Die
44. Two Roads
45. Illusion
46. Family
47. Creation (March 2024)
Leonardo, Abby x Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Luke & Barbatos (WIP Wednesday)
48. Childhood
49. Soft
50. Breaking the Rules
51. Rot
52. Deep in Thought
53. Keeping a Secret
54. Tower
55. Waiting
56. Danger Ahead
57. Sacrifice
58. Father (June 2023)
Houki (WIP Wednesday) | Thea x Theo x Arthur (WIP Wednesday) | Abby x Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Clara & Mr. Akatsuki (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Lucifer (WIP Wednesday)
59. No Way Out
60. Rejection
61. Fairy Tale
62. Magic (June 2024)
Miri & Asmo (WIP Wednesday)
63. Do Not Disturb (April 2024)
Mitsuhide, Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Theo (WIP Wednesday) | Clara x Nokto (WIP Wednesday) | Miri, Satan & Simeon (WIP Wednesday)
64. Multitasking
65. Horror (Oct 2023)
Reaching Out [Vincent van Gogh x Abigail Clarke]
66. Traps
67. Nurture (May 2023)
Houki x Mitsunari (WIP Wednesday) | Ophelia (WIP Wednesday) | Abby x Vincent, Theo & Arthur (WIP Wednesday) | Maddie x Harr (WIP Wednesday)
68. Hero
69. Annoyance
70. Mislead
71. Obsession
72. Mischief
73. I Can't
74. Are You Challenging Me? (Sept 2023)
Houki & Nobunaga (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Arthur & Isaac (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Lucifer (WIP Wednesday)
75. Mirror
76. Broken Pieces
77. Test
78. Drink
79. Starvation (Jan 2023)
Houki & Masamune (WIP Wednesday) | Ophelia x Kennyo (WIP Wednesday) | Abby & Leonardo (WIP Wednesday) | Maddie & Loki (WIP Wednesday) | Clara & Rio (WIP Wednesday)
80. Words
81. Today
82. Can You Hear Me? (July 2024)
Houki & Nobunaga (WIP Wednesday) | Abby x Vincent (WIP Wednesday) | Clara & Rio (WIP Wednesday) | Miri & Belphie (WIP Wednesday)
[76] “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways, [77] To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, [78] Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; [79] To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Decided to check out the fic numbers again this year. These are only for romantic pairings, not platonic, and only counts numbers from AO3. To see last year's Top PJO Ships, click this link.
First Reading
Daniel 7:2-14
I saw one like a son of man coming, on the clouds of heaven.
In a vision I, Daniel, saw during the night, the four winds of heaven stirred up the great sea, from which emerged four immense beasts, each different from the others. The first was like a lion, but with eagle’s wings. While I watched, the wings were plucked; it was raised from the ground to stand on two feet like a man, and given a human mind. The second was like a bear; it was raised up on one side, and among the teeth in its mouth were three tusks. It was given the order, “Up, devour much flesh.” After this I looked and saw another beast, like a leopard; on its back were four wings like those of a bird, and it had four heads. To this beast dominion was given. After this, in the visions of the night I saw the fourth beast, different from all the others, terrifying, horrible, and of extraordinary strength; it had great iron teeth with which it devoured and crushed, and what was left it trampled with its feet. I was considering the ten horns it had, when suddenly another, a little horn, sprang out of their midst, and three of the previous horns were torn away to make room for it. This horn had eyes like a man, and a mouth that spoke arrogantly. As I watched,
Thrones were set up
and the Ancient One took his throne.
His clothing was snow bright,
and the hair on his head as white as wool;
His throne was flames of fire,
with wheels of burning fire.
A surging stream of fire
flowed out from where he sat;
Thousands upon thousands were ministering to him,
and myriads upon myriads attended him.
The court was convened, and the books were opened.
I watched, then, from the first of the arrogant words which the horn spoke, until the beast was slain and its body thrown into the fire to be burnt up. The other beasts, which also lost their dominion, were granted a prolongation of life for a time and a season.
As the visions during the night continued, I saw
One like a son of man coming,
on the clouds of heaven;
When he reached the Ancient One
and was presented before him,
He received dominion, glory, and kingship;
nations and peoples of every language serve him.
His dominion is an everlasting dominion
that shall not be taken away,
his kingship shall not be destroyed.
The Word of the Lord
R/ Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm
Daniel 3:75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“Mountains and hills, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“Everything growing from the earth, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“You springs, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“Seas and rivers, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“You dolphins and all water creatures, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“All you birds of the air, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
“All you beasts, wild and tame, bless the Lord;
praise and exalt him above all forever.”
R/ Give glory and eternal praise to him!
Gospel Acclamation
Luke 21:28
Alleluia, alleluia.
Stand erect and raise your heads
because your redemption is at hand.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Luke 21:29-33
When you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.
Jesus told his disciples a parable. “Consider the fig tree and all the other trees. When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near; in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”