November 8, 2026 – 32nd Week in Ordinary Time

+ From the Gospel according to Matthew (25:1-13)

At that time, 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 took their lamps but did not bring any oil with them, while the wise ones took flasks of oil along with their lamps. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all grew drowsy and fell asleep.
At midnight, a cry arose: ‘Look, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ The wise ones replied, ‘No, for there might not be enough for both us and you; go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’
While they were off to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut. Later, the other virgins also arrived and began to call out, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ But he answered, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’
Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”

The Gospel of the Lord