The Gospel this Sunday (Mt 25: 1-13) seems to focus on the ten virgins - half who were prepared for a long night - half who did not think far enough ahead. It also seems to make oil the thing to focus on - how much is necessary for success. While that is what what we read at Holy Mass - the real focus in on - us - the faithful. As we near the end of the liturgical year and approach the beginning of Advent - the first season of a new liturgical year - we are being asked to focus on the - End Times. All of us are journeying toward the end of our life on this Earth - every day moving towards that day when we will meet the Lord - face to face. We hate to admit it - all of us have an end date - known only by God. It is not about how many days we have left - it is not about how much faith we have - it is not about how much we pray - fast. The whole point is about being prepared. If the Lord calls you to Himself today - will you be ready - will you be able to drop everything you are doing - will you be able to take His hand - let him embrace you - walk into eternity with Him.
Each of us has been told over and over again how much Jesus - God - His Mother loves us. We have heard over - over again - repent - make things right in your life - prepare the way of the Lord - to be Lord of your life - to accept Him as Your Personal Savior - to walk with Him on a daily basis. It is not a hard task - pray the sinner's prayer - Lord have mercy on me a sinner - accept Him into your life - then continue your journey in peace - harmony with Jesus. It is never too late - today would be a good day to start.
Deacon Dale
