Homily 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A I Homily 8 November 2026
8 Nov Wisdom 6:12-16 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ; Matthew 25:1-13 My dear friends, we are often good at preparing for examinations, careers, and important events. But how much time do we spend preparing for the most important encounter of our lives—our encounter with the Lord? On this Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time year A, the readings invite us to seek God's wisdom, live with the hope of eternal life, and remain prepared for the Lord's coming. The Book of Wisdom was written for Jews living in a Greek-speaking world who needed encouragement to remain faithful to God. In today’s passage, Wisdom is presented as a woman who guides those who sincerely seek her. The author tells us that wisdom is radiant and never fades away. Unlike worldly success, wealth, or popularity, true wisdom remains valuable because it leads us closer to God. However, wisdom does not come automatically. We must desire it, search for it, and make time to discover it. The passage says that th...