From today's gospel reading i understand that the foolish will miss the boat, so to speak. The door will be closed and God will say that He does not know them.
Yet, a group of maidens goes out to wait upon him, some having the foresight to bring enough oil for their lamps, some not. I also wonder about these parables, when goodness, kindness and sharing with one's brothers and sisters seems to be the message, too. But no, today the wiser group declare that they will not share their oil. Nay, by sharing they run the risk of not having enough oil themselves. No, sorry, go buy your own oil (around midnight? Which merchant will be open for business?).
Might not the wise protect and instruct the foolish? Might not the bridegroom be more understanding and reward any effort to bring not only 5 virgins to the wedding feast, but 10? If this is supposed to be an instruction on wisdom, i probably would have questioned the Teacher. Am i not my brother's keeper? How can i leave him standing in the dark, behind a closed door, while inside others are feasting in the light of Love?
Oremus:
I'd like to pray for all those i meet on today's journey, that i might be welcoming, helpful and strong. That i be like the good Samaritan if need be, that i don't pass up the opportunity to aid another. Amen.
Deo gratias.
Yet, a group of maidens goes out to wait upon him, some having the foresight to bring enough oil for their lamps, some not. I also wonder about these parables, when goodness, kindness and sharing with one's brothers and sisters seems to be the message, too. But no, today the wiser group declare that they will not share their oil. Nay, by sharing they run the risk of not having enough oil themselves. No, sorry, go buy your own oil (around midnight? Which merchant will be open for business?).
Might not the wise protect and instruct the foolish? Might not the bridegroom be more understanding and reward any effort to bring not only 5 virgins to the wedding feast, but 10? If this is supposed to be an instruction on wisdom, i probably would have questioned the Teacher. Am i not my brother's keeper? How can i leave him standing in the dark, behind a closed door, while inside others are feasting in the light of Love?
Oremus:
I'd like to pray for all those i meet on today's journey, that i might be welcoming, helpful and strong. That i be like the good Samaritan if need be, that i don't pass up the opportunity to aid another. Amen.
Deo gratias.
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