BULLETIN & INFORMATION

WEEKLY THOUGHTS 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 

NOVEMBER 8, 2026

Dear Friends, 

 Last Sunday we celebrated All Saints Day – the triumphant Church now singing the endless praises of God, The Saints lived the beatitudes. Let us equally learn from them the way to holiness and sainthood.

 The Readings of this 32nd Sunday invite us to meditate on the Wisdom of God and being vigilant as we prepare for the second coming of the Lord.

 The first Reading taken from Wisdom 6: 12- 16 speaks of Wisdom as a Person; emulated, sought, loved and desired. “She will be found by one who rises early to seek her and will find her sitting at the gate.” 

 This image indicates perseverance in seeking her. Wisdom is not confined at a particular location nor to a particular person. It can be found and accessed in public places. How can I access wisdom desired by so many people?

 I should basically begin my day with prayer, seeking God’s direction, righteousness and justice. In a nutshell, I should endeavor live the beatitudes.

 Jesus is referred to as the Wisdom of God and full revelation of God. 1 Cor 1:24

In the Second Reading 1Thes 4:13-18, Paul endeavors to give an explanation to the people on their worries about the second coming of the Lord. “Jesus died for us and rose from the dead. Death has no final word; Jesus is Lord of the living and the dead.”

 In the Gospel of Mattew 25: 1-13 we hear Jesus teaching on the need for preparedness as we wait for his second coming. He uses the parable of the ten bride maids. Five came with spare oil for their lamps, are referred to as wise. The other five without the spare oil as foolish.

 Jesus teaches us on the importance of being prepared for welcoming Jesus – the Groom as he brings the kingdom of God. As his disciples, must remain vigilant and prepared like the five bridesmaids the Groom found waiting and shared in his joy.

This parable requires from us the present-day disciples to carry with us some extra oil in form of prayer to keep our faith and love shining and burning as we keep waiting for the return of Jesus. This action plan must begin now not tomorrow.

 Regular receiving of the Sacraments – Eucharist and Reconciliation will also keep our faith and love burning.

 Congratulations to Holy Infant Parish as it celebrates its 73rd Anniversary this Sunday, November 8th after the​ 11:00​ am Mass.  Let us be thankful for the blessings received over the past years and may God continue to bless us. 

 Have a great week and God bless.