As we draw closer to the conclusion of the liturgical year, the readings help us reflect more on the End Times. We the church, the bride, await the coming of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, the Bridegroom.
We can be certain of His coming, but since we don't know when, we are called to live in a state of readiness. We are called to uphold our faith for the long haul, to tap into those reserves of extra oil that the 5 wise virgins brought with them.
We do so, knowing that God has equipped us with the gift of wisdom, so that we can make right choices in putting our faith into action, to demonstrate our earnest desire to be close to God Who has come so close to us. Furthermore, we take comfort in the ultimate goal we seek of being with God forever, as we face the challenges and uncertainties of this time when we wait. Setting such a goal before us, and being formed by wisdom, we live with purpose now.
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