32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A

INTRODUCTION

November 12, 2023

Good morning brothers and sisters in Christ. We are now in the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

The first reading is taken from the Book of Wisdom. Solomon said, "She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of their desire."

The second reading is taken from the First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians. Paul reassures them with a beautiful profession of faith in the resurrection of all those who die believing in Jesus.

The gospel is taken from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. In this account, he narrated the parable of the Ten Virgins.

Responsorial Psalm:

My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord, my God.

Prayer of the Faithful:

Lord, hear our prayer.

FIRST READING

Wis. 6:12-16

Wisdom is found by those who seek her.

A reading from the Book of Wisdom

Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her, and found by those who seek her.

She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of their desire; whoever watches for her at dawn shall not be disap- pointed, for he shall find her sitting by his gate.

For taking thought of wisdom is the perfection of prudence, and whoever for her sake keeps vigil shall quickly be free from care; because she makes her own rounds, seeking those worthy of her, and graciously appears to them in the ways, and meets them with all solicitude.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

R. (2b) My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

O God, you are my God whom I seek; for you my flesh pines and my soul thirsts like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

Thus have I gazed toward you in the sanctuary to see your power and your glory, for your kindness is a greater good than life; my lips shall glorify you.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God. 

Thus will I bless you while I live; lifting up my hands, I will call upon your name. As with the riches of a banquet shall my soul be satisfied, and with exultant lips my mouth shall praise you.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

I will remember you upon my couch, and through the night-watches I will meditate on you: you are my help, and in the shadow of your wings I shout for joy.

R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.

SECOND READING

 A LONGER FORM

Thess. 4:13-18

God, through Jesus, will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep. Indeed, we tell you this, on the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will surely not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself, with a word of command, with the voice of an archangel and with the trumpet of God, will come down from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.

Thus we shall always be with the Lord. Therefore, console one another with these words.

The word of the Lord.

B SHORTER FORM

Thess. 4:13-14

God, through Jesus, will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonians

We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, about those who have fallen asleep, so that you may not grieve like the rest, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, so too will God, through Jesus, bring with him those who have fallen asleep.

The word of the Lord.

ALLELUIA

R. Alleluia, alleluia.        Mt 24:42a, 44

Stay awake and be ready! For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL

Mt. 25:1-13

Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew 

Jesus told his disciples this parable: "The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Five of them were foolish and five were wise.

The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, 'Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!'

Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps.

The foolish ones said to the wise,

'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' But the wise ones replied, 'No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.'

While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him.

Then the door was locked.

Afterwards the other virgins came and said, 'Lord, Lord, open the door for us!'

But he said in reply, "Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.'

Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour."

The Gospel of the lord

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

November 12, 2023

Priest: We are aware that being ready to welcome the Lord is the result of personal vigilance and of divine grace. In ask humility and trust, let us implore this favor for ourselves and the rest of humankind. Let our response be.

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

1. That the Church leaders especially Pope Francis, the bishops, priests. deacons and religious men and women, may be filled with the grace of wisdom so that they can continue to bring Jesus to the faithful. Let us pray to the Lord.

2. That the civil leaders, will be touched by the Holy Spirit so that the resplendent and unfading wisdom of God will shine in each of them and receive the readiness of hearts to welcome the Lord in everything that they do for the people they serve. Let us pray to the Lord.

3. That those who are weak in their faith because of the heavy problems they are facing, by the grace of God, may find consolation and encouragement through the presence of the people around them. Let us pray to the Lord.

4. That victims of the different calamities and of war may be likened to the five gentle brides who await the presence of the Lord and to live their life with faith in Him. Let us pray to the Lord.

5. That those who have grateful hearts especially ________ may receive Jesus' compassionate and humble hearts. Let us pray to the Lord. 

6. That the faithful departed especially ________ may celebrate with Jesus and the Saints in the eternal banquet. Let us pray to the Lord.

Priest: Lord Jesus, you are the Divine Bridegroom who invites us to the banquet of eternal life. Keep our lives burning with faith and hope that we may be admitted to the feast of the kingdom where you live and reign forever and ever. Amen. 

Announcement

November 12, 2023

1. The San Pedro Cathedral Parish organized a Raffle for a Cause, this is for the immediate repair of the cathedral. Tickets are available at the parish office, sold at 100 pesos per ticket, big prizes awaits for the winners. Grand raffle draw will be on December 23, 2023.

2. The youth ministry of the parish will again start up their income generating project or IGP which is the "Light a Star on Christmas, Season 2 - Maging liwanag sa dilim." Where a parishioner can be a sponsor by purchasing a christmas Parol which are available for only 300 pesos and this lanterns will be lighted and will serve as decorations inside the church. For more details, you may approach the youth in-charge posted outside the church or visit the parish office.

Thank you very much.