Behold, The Bridegroom! Come Out to Meet Him!

Making Friends With The Lord Jesus · Nov 21, 2024 · 10m

We read in the gospel of the mass today the first story contained in chapter 25 of St. Matthew's gospel. The story goes that there were 10 bridesmaids , 5 were foolish and 5 were wise. What contrasted them was the fact that the wise ones brought extra oil with them to keep their lamps lit as they wait for the bridegroom to arrive. Even when he is late, they had provision for it. They foresaw that possibility. However, the others were foolish because they did not bring extra fuel for their lamps. It so happened that the bridegroom was very late. So, when he actually arrived, those who brought…