+ Our first reading today reminds us that true
knowledge of the things of God comes not to the “wise in worldly ways” – but
rather to the simple ones who have faith. That is why Jesus used parables such
as the one in the Gospel passage to teach crucial and vital spiritual
principles. This story today was easily understandable on the surface by
everyone: the story of wise and foolish
virgins, waiting with their lamps simmering for the arrival of the bridegroom. These
wise ones however were the ones gifted with faith, (being able to see below the
surface), who cooperated with the gift, who used it and thus were prepared for
the groom when at last he arrived at an unspecified time in the middle of the
night. The foolish ones then were left
out in the dark and counted as unknown by the groom when he came.
May we be vigilant today, may
we keep the light of truth burning in the inner resources of our souls, using
the oil of faith that we have wisely pre-purchased, so that we will be always
ready for any kind of visit that the Lord wishes to make with us at any time of
the night or day!
He
loves justice and right; of the kindness of the Lord, the earth is full!
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