We Must Keep Ready

Nov. 8, 2026

The Gospel for this week tells the story of the foolish and the wise virgins who came to a wedding feast. The wise virgins brought plenty of oil, in case the groom was delayed, so that they would have extra oil for their lamps. The foolish virgins did not prepare by bringing extra oil.

When the groom arrived late, the lamps of the foolish virgins had run out. They asked the wise virgins if they could use some of their oil, but they refused, knowing there might not have been enough for themselves. The foolish virgins ran home to get more oil. When they returned, the door to the wedding hall had been shut, and they were not admitted.

Jesus explains that this parable is about the end of the world and that we must be prepared. We do not know when the groom (Christ) will return, but we do not want to be caught off guard and unprepared like the foolish virgins.
   
Are we ready to meet Him when He comes?
—Fr. Mike Comer