Scripture Reflections for the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

“This attitude of Jesus is obviously meant to be a model for us, because in our lives and in our world there are many people with whom we disagree. And Jesus asks us to treat them with respect.”

“On Sept 13,1970 a military coup occurred. All of our projects were halted. We had to wait. Fortunately we kept our torches burning. We shared our food so that no one would go hungry, we continued educating the children in the homes, we maintained the prayer life of the community.”

“There is a difference between a “yes” that helps and a “yes” that harms. There is a difference between a sacrifice that is redemptive and a sacrifice that is destructive. There is a difference between a “no” said out of selfishness and a “no” spoken out of wisdom.”

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“Have you ever been approached for advice? Perhaps you gave your best advice, but it was disregarded. Many people want wisdom but are hesitant to accept it. They would rather take their own routes which could lead to catastrophe and strife.”

“Christ is our light. But he lives in OUR LAMPS. We must care for our lamps so the Christ-light we carry is READY when Jesus needs it with this person or that situation.”

“In the Body of Christ, we’re not isolated individuals, but God brings us to himself by making us depend on one another, and so sometimes the dead depend on our love for them”

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“We are reminded that wisdom is easily found by those who seek her. Wisdom is up early in the mornings waiting for us to put her to use.”

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“So when he says 'stay awake' what he means is for us to begin here and now or to continue reflecting on our own lives. And this is a grace and a gift to ask for from God, both to have the presence of mind to make the effort and to have this inspiration guide us when we do it.”

"Our first reading for this weekend from the book of Wisdom might easily slip past or through your mind, but it shouldn’t. It articulates what is arguably the central principle..."

"How do we wait? That is the question addressed by Jesus’ parable for today. While we wait for the second coming of the Lord, we should keep our lamps stocked..."

"We hear today the parable of the five wise and five foolish virgins. The former are ready for the bridegroom when he comes; the latter are not. We have no..."