“Will There Be Enough Oil in Your Lamp?”

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Homily: “Will There Be Enough Oil in Your Lamp?”
Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13

What if tomorrow were your last day on earth? Would you be ready to meet Jesus?

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins—five wise and five foolish. All were invited to the wedding feast, but only five were prepared when the bridegroom arrived.

Through a moving modern-day story of a man who loses his younger brother unexpectedly, this homily challenges us to examine our own lives and ask an important question: Do I truly have a relationship with Jesus, or have I simply spent my life knowing about Him?

So often, we tell ourselves that we'll pray more, return to confession, forgive someone, or grow closer to God when life slows down. But what if that tomorrow never comes?

Jesus reminds us that faith isn't something we prepare for at the last minute. It's something we nurture every day through prayer, love, forgiveness, and the sacraments.

Don't wait until the end of your life to build the relationship with Jesus that you will need for eternity.

Join me for this reflection on the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and ask yourself one simple question: Is there enough oil in my lamp?

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