The well-known parable of the Ten Wise and Ten Foolish Virgins appears in today's liturgy. (Mt 25:1-13) It is a sobering warning to "be prepared" for "we know not the day nor the hour" when the bridegroom will appear. The oil for our lamps comes to us through participation in the sacraments and in the performance of good works: service to others in line with the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. A daily dose of all or part of these will keep us on track and our lamps burning. Why would we delay, why would we put off something as simple as giving clothing those who need it...food to the hungry...a prayer or a word of compassion for someone who is hurting? Daily Eucharist might be impossible with most, but spiritual communion is possible, even when commuting to work...Remaining as much as we can in the presence of God will keep our lamps full and ready to meet the Bridegroom as he comes to us in our neighbor or face to face.
Bro. Rene
Note: Perhaps yesterday's slice did not appear...it should appear with this one.
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