GOD’S WORD

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 1st Reading: Wis 6:12-16 2nd Reading: 1 Thes 4:13-18 Gospel: Mt 25:1-13

Reflection:

Read: Those who ardently desire wisdom will not be disappointed. Similarly, those who trust in the promise of resurrection will not be disappointed either. Jesus gives the parable of the 10 bridesmaids who waited for the arrival of the groom. Reflect: God’s promises will have their fulfillment in His time. It is important to trust in His words and wait in hope with the right preparation. Many people start enthusiastically along the Lord’s path; but the seeming delay in the fulfillment of God’s promises disappoints them. Their oil of faith runs out and they haven’t carried with them extra reserves, and they drop out, only to realize to their regret that God does fulfill his Covenant. Who are we like: the five wise bridesmaids with reserves of faith or the other five not-so-wise ones? Pray: Pray for perseverance in faith and mission. Act: Reach out and comfort someone who feels discouraged by the seeming delay in God’s healing intervention in his/her life.