智 6:12-16; 詠 62(63):2-8; 得前 4:13-18; 瑪 25:1-13

在今天的第一篇讀經中，我們聽到有關智慧的教導。智慧被形容為一份珍貴的恩賜，值得我們全心去尋求。讀經提醒我們，智慧並不是遙不可及，或僅屬於少數人。只要真心尋求，就能找到它。對我們基督徒來說，真正的智慧始於尋求天主，在生活中為祂留出空間，並讓祂引導我們每天的選擇。

這正是答唱詠所表達的：「天主，我的天主，我的靈魂渴慕祢。」在我們每個人的內心深處，都有一份渴望，遠超這個世界所能給予的。我們可能因著工作、家庭、朋友，還有許多事情讓我們忙個不停，但在這一切的背後，我們的心仍然渴望天主。重要的是，我們是否真正留意，並重視這份內心的渴望。

在福音中，耶穌講述了十個童女等待新郎的比喻。她們都在等待，也都感到疲倦，最後都睡著了。但當新郎終於到來時，只有那些預先作好準備的童女，才能迎接他。她們燈中的油提醒我們，有些東西是不能單靠別人借給我們的。我們可以從父母的信仰中學習，受別人榜樣的鼓勵，也可以從信友團體得到很大的支持。但我們每一個人也必須透過祈禱、忠信，以及每天的生活，親自建立起與天主的關係。

第二篇讀經也給了我們另一個保持希望和信德的理由。聖保祿提醒我們，死亡並不是生命的終結，因為我們的希望在於復活的基督。我們相信，那些在基督內安息的人，將來也要分享祂的復活，而有一天，我們都要永遠與主在一起。這份希望，也讓我們找到如此生活的意義。

親愛的朋友們， 時刻準備好迎接主，並不是要我們生活在恐懼之中，也不是要時常擔心明天會如何，而是在今天就要保持與主親近。這意味著要抽出時間祈禱，選擇美好的事物，表現出善意，互相寬恕，並時常向天主敞開我們的心。我們不知道那日子和時辰何時來到，但我們可以選擇一種每天都能讓自己準備好來迎接祂的生活。願主賜給我們智慧去尋求祂，耐心地等待祂，並在一生的旅程中，始終保持一份與祂親近的信仰。阿們。

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 62(63):2-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13

In today’s first reading, we hear about Wisdom, which is described as something precious that we should seek with all our hearts. The reading reminds us that wisdom is not far away or beyond our reach. It is there for those who genuinely look for it. And for us as Christians, true wisdom begins with seeking God, making room for him in our lives and allowing him to guide our choices.

The responsorial psalm expresses this beautifully: “For you my soul is thirsting, O God, my God.” There is something deep within every one of us that longs for more than what the world can offer. We may have work, family, friends and many things to keep us busy, but beneath all of that, our hearts are still searching for God. The important question is whether we give that desire the attention it deserves.

In the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom. All ten are waiting, and all of them become tired and fall asleep. But when the bridegroom finally arrives, only those who have prepared themselves are ready to welcome him. The oil in their lamps reminds us of something that cannot simply be borrowed from someone else. We can learn from the faith of our parents, be encouraged by the example of others and receive great support from our Christian community. But each of us must also build our own relationship with God, through prayer, faithfulness and the way we live each day.

The second reading gives us another reason to remain hopeful and faithful. Saint Paul reminds us that death is not the end, because our hope is in the risen Christ. We believe that those who have died in Christ will share in his resurrection, and that one day we will be with the Lord for ever. This hope gives meaning to the way we live today.

Dear friends, being ready for the Lord does not mean living in fear or constantly worrying about what may happen tomorrow. It means staying close to him today. It means making time for prayer, choosing what is good, showing kindness, forgiving one another and keeping our hearts open to God. We do not know the day or the hour, but we can choose each day to live in a way that keeps us ready to welcome him. May the Lord give us the wisdom to seek him, the patience to wait for him and the faith to remain close to him throughout our lives. Amen.