Gospel for November 8 2026 – Matthew 25:1–13
Gospel Reflections for November 8 2026
I am ready!
We are seeing dramatic events everywhere these days, especially in our own country with the recent elections, but also in Ukraine and the Middle East. Are you ready for the future?
Today’s Gospel presents 10 people who made decisions to be ready for an important future event …or not.
Five are ready …and five are not. Some were wise and some were foolish. When the moment of truth arrives, the five foolish and unprepared people ask to borrow what they need from the five who are wise and prepared. However, that “borrowing” cannot happen …and so the five foolish people suffer. Why is that?
Well, there are some things you can borrow …and some things you cannot.
You can easily borrow a dollar from a friend, or other things like a book or a pen, but you cannot borrow any of the virtues that make up your character. You cannot borrow faith, or honesty, or integrity or courage from someone else or even from any government. These are personal goals that only you can develop by learning and practicing those personal virtues yourself daily, and over many months and years as well.
The foolish ones in the Gospel did not take the time to form their own character, and when faced with a crisis, they did not have the virtues they needed to face those challenges.
You can still learn valuable lessons from their negligence today. Your own character building is a personal task that you should develop every day, and that eliminates ever blaming others for any lack of your preparation or readiness on your part now.
But the Gospel has a happy ending for those who do prepare. When we shape our life in the image of Christ we naturally feel more fulfilled and at peace. The Gospels provide everything you need to face your future. You will then feel ready for anything!
That is why Our Lord is worth studying each week for a deeper understanding. After all, most worthwhile things are worth that personal effort.
I am ready is a beautiful thing to say. With an even deeper understanding of our faith and the person of Jesus you will be ready to face life’s challenges in a new and better way, no matter what happens in the world.
God Bless!
Fr. Dave
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