Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today the Church celebrates the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The assigned readings are Wisdom 6:12-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Matthew 25:1-13. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 63 (Psalm 63:2-8).

For a musical version of Psalm 63, please visit:

YouTube: Psalm 63: My Soul Is Thirsting (Joncas setting)

Today's Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!' Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.' While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, 'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!' But he said in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.' Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

Reflections on these readings:

A Few Simple Words . . . (from Father Bob): 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A - 2011

Msgr. Charles Pope: Oh Sinner, why don’t you answer. Somebody’s knocking at your door! A Meditation on the Gospel for the 32nd Week of the Year (5 NOV 11)

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: Foolish and Wise Bridesmaids

Dr. Scott Hahn: Members of the Wedding (November 6th, 2011 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)

The Lectionary: We must prepare for the Master’s arrival (3 NOV 11)

The Word Embodied: Postponement (Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time A)

Dominican Daily: Word to Life: Sirius XM Radio: November 4, 2011