Readings: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4;13-18; Mt 25:1-13
The liturgy of the word invites all of us to be watchful and be prepared to face all circumstances of life. The first reading tells us about wisdom which is easily discerned by those who seek, love, and desire to have her. We know that Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God and those who long for him will find him.
The gospel reading presents the parable of ten virgins who went to meet the bridegroom. Among the ten virgins five were wise, and five were foolish. The wise virgins had extra oil with them, they trimmed their lamps, and when the bridegroom came, they went with him to the wedding feast. Jesus told this parable to remind us of the need for preparing ourselves for his second coming. This parable also highlights the importance of being wise in accepting the Lord as the foundation of our lives.
The second reading speaks about the life to come after our biological death. The wise people believe in eternal life with Christ and show commitment in living the present life with the extra oil of righteousness. May we grow in the awareness that the preparedness and wise living in Christ will assure us a place in the heavenly banquet.
Wantei Warlaitthma csc Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Today’s readings discuss wisdom and foolishness. In the first reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the gospel does not align with worldly wisdom. He encourages believers to find true strength and wisdom in the Lord. The gospel parable of the ten…
By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ - Thirty-second Sunday of the Year – Cycle A – November 8, 2020 Readings: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 “… the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps” (Mt 25:4) Prologue: Oil and lamp are rich biblical symbols. ‘Oil’ appears over 200…
By Joynel Fernandes - We plunge into the sixth and the last discourse of the Gospel of Matthew known as the Eschatological or the apocalyptic discourse. Consisting of Chapter 24 and 25, it revolves around the themes of Parousia (Greek word for ‘arrival’) or the Lord’s second coming. To elaborate…
Wantei Warlaitthma csc Readings: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Mt 25:1-13 Today’s readings discuss wisdom and foolishness. In the first reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that the gospel does not align with worldly wisdom. He encourages believers to find true strength and wisdom in the Lord. The gospel parable of the ten…
By Fr Francis Gonsalves, SJ - Thirty-second Sunday of the Year – Cycle A – November 8, 2020 Readings: Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 “… the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps” (Mt 25:4) Prologue: Oil and lamp are rich biblical symbols. ‘Oil’ appears over 200…
By Joynel Fernandes - We plunge into the sixth and the last discourse of the Gospel of Matthew known as the Eschatological or the apocalyptic discourse. Consisting of Chapter 24 and 25, it revolves around the themes of Parousia (Greek word for ‘arrival’) or the Lord’s second coming. To elaborate…
