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Homily on Matthew 25:1–13 “Keep Your Lamps Burning: Be Ready to Meet the Lord” My dear brothers and sisters, In today's Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the ten virgins who went out to meet the bridegroom. Five were wise, and five were foolish. All ten carried lamps, and all ten were waiting for the bridegroom. But there was one important difference: the wise brought extra oil, while the foolish did not. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, someone announced: "Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!" The five wise virgins were ready. They had enough oil for their lamps. But the foolish ones discovered that their lamps were going out, and they had no extra oil. Jesus concludes the parable with a very important warning: "Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." What is Jesus teaching us through this parable? 1. All of us are waiting for the Bridegroom In biblical tradition, t...

Loving God, Creator of all things, you call us to be in relationship with you and others. Thank you for calling me to be a catechist, for the opportunity to share with others what you have given to me. May all those with whom I share the gift of faith discover how you are present in all things. May they come to know you, the one true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. May the grace of the Holy Spirit guide my heart and lips, so that I may remain constant in loving and praising you. May I be a witness to the Gospel and a minister of your truth. May all my words and actions reflect your love. Amen.