Sunday Reflections: THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)

THIRTY SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)

Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thess 4:13-18; Matt 25:1-13

image credit: Mangalore diocese

Story:

One day, a sparrow overheard from the squirrel up the tree that the sky was falling. Greatly disturbed by the news, the sparrow flew from its comfortable nest to spread the news. The cow, the dogs, the cats and all the members of the animal kingdom were simply incredulous. They dismissed the sparrow’s tale as purely hearsay and therefore untrue.

Finally, dejected and frustrated and convinced that the animals would not cooperate, the sparrow lay on its back and started to raises its legs up toward the sky.

A wise man happened to be passing by and seeing the creatures in an unusual stance, inquired, “My little friend, what is wrong with you?” The sparrow replied: “Oh, dear sir, haven’t you heard that the sky is falling? I am here to support the weight of the sky should it fall.” The wise man could not help but to smile and said: “But with your frail bodies, how could you possibly support the sky?” “We do what we can, we do what we can,” said the sparrow.

Message:

As we are nearing the end of the liturgical year, we are reminded of the end things. Such as death, judgement heaven and hell. We need to be happy because our God desires that all of us may enjoy heaven and experience happiness always. Today’s gospel passage reminds us that we need to be ready for the last things that are bound to come.

What do the ten virgins represent?

- Virgins represent Church (Rev 12), Purity (Rev 12: 1-6)

- A pure woman is also a pure Church.

What does the lamp represent?

- Lamp represents The Scripture. (Ps 119)

What does the Bridegroom represent?

- Son of God – Jesus 

What does the oil represent?

- Holy Spirit. 

What does the lamp’s light represent?

- The lamp’s light represents Christian virtues – prudence, justice, temperance and courage. 

Act:

Let us pray that the grace of God may help us to search for the oil that will keep the flames burning until the Lord comes to take us to the glorious banquet. Let us not be foolish virgin but wise. And so we pray: Give me oil in my lamp keep me burning… 

Let us do what we can to be happy and enjoy the presence of the Lord one day. 

(You are most welcome to add your reflections and comments below)

Happy Sunday