Newsletter November 12th 2023 (Thirty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time / a)

Mass Readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

• First Reading – Wisdom 6:12-16: Wisdom is radiant and doesn’t fade, easily found by those who seek her. She eagerly meets those who watch for her and brings freedom from worry to the worthy.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 63: I seek and thirst for God, finding greater good in His kindness than in life itself. I find satisfaction and joy in meditating on Him and calling upon His name.
• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 OR 4:13-14: Don’t grieve without hope for those who’ve died. If we believe in Jesus’ resurrection, the dead will also rise. At Jesus’ return, both the dead and living will meet Him.
• Gospel – Matthew 25:1-13: Jesus shares a parable about ten virgins waiting for a bridegroom. Five are wise and bring extra oil, while five are foolish and don’t. When the bridegroom arrives, only the wise ones can join him in the wedding feast, as they are prepared. The message stresses readiness and vigilance.