11/05/11

Lectio: Mt 25.1-13

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”Mt 25.13

“O God, You give us time here on earth to make choices that will prepare for our end or the end of time, whichever comes first.

I remember Jesus told a parable about ten bridesmaids, only five of whom chose to be prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and only they entered the wedding banquet.

Grant that I may use the time You give me here and with your graces to make the right choices so that I will be prepared for Your coming and enter with Your Son the heavenly wedding banquet.

I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on “stay awake: - It is not a physical awakeness; even the five sensible bridesmaids fell asleep while waiting; It is a spiritual awakeness which means to choose the right things to do based on love so that one will be ready to meet Jesus, who is All-Love.
Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 17.1-6