Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise ones replied, ‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you.
Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’ While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”
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Reflection:
Are you always prepared for the arrival of the Lord?
In the gospel, there are two sets of virgins, each composed of five women who waited for the bridegroom. One set belongs to the five who were foolish, and the other set belongs to the wise ones.
We would always want to be identified with the five wise virgins who brought more than enough oil. The oil that they brought kept their lamps burning until the arrival of the bridegroom. By doing so, they gained entry to the wedding reception, which is the kingdom of heaven.
The other five were not as fortunate, for they were refused entry. They have nothing to blame but themselves; if only they were like the five wise virgins, they could have also been present at the wedding feast.
One of the realities of life is its fragility; it could end at any time. We don’t control our lives; it's God who knows when our call to the great beyond will be. This is the mystery of our existence; it’s temporary and uncertain.
Hence, while we are still alive, let us always be prepared by doing good, by confronting and avoiding sin, so that we will have no worries when our time comes.– Marino J. Dasmarinas
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