The scripture readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on wisdom, hope, and the need for spiritual readiness. Wisdom is not something we passively stumble upon; it requires intentionality, early rising (diligence), and a heart set on God. In the Gospel parable, the "oil" represents things that cannot be borrowed at the last minute—personal faith, grace, charity, and a cultivated relationship with God. You cannot rely solely on the spiritual habits of family members or friends when the crucial moment arrives; personal readiness is essential. St. Paul reminds us that physical death is not the final chapter. Our faith in Christ's resurrection anchors us with a unique hope that comforts us in times of loss and reorients how we live our everyday lives.
During the month of November, we remember those who have gone before us as well as the saints among us. In November, we remember, we celebrate, we believe. I have always loved the month of November. It is the month where the weather is cooler and the trees are shedding their leaves. November is the month of change as we begin to turn our hearts toward Advent. May these days be filled with wisdom, hope, and spiritual readiness.
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