Sunday, November 12th Readings

32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Opening Prayer

Lord

Why am I surprised

to find you waiting for me?

What keeps me from thinking

I am good enough for your love?

Help me to see that I am worthy

because you love me.

Help me to remember it was your death

that gives me everlasting life.

I have been a part of you

all of your life,

I want to be a part of you,

all of mine!!!

Journal/Reflection Questions

Wisdom 6:12-16

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 or 4:13-14

Does “fallen asleep” mean those who have died? How could one “fall asleep” in faith?
How does this reading impact your vision of death? Of heaven?

Matthew 25:1-13

Would you say you are ready to open the door to God? Why or why not?
What kinds of things keep you from lighting your lamp? Keep you from being delayed? Keep you from going out? Keep you from being ready for the feast?

General Questions for Journaling

Do you look for God in all things?
Are there places you don’t look for God?
Are there places where you don’t see God at all?
When have felt there was something waiting ahead of you?
How does wisdom differ from knowledge or understanding?
If you knew when you would die, how would that affect how you live your life?
How would knowing when others will die change your relationships?
Are there things of which you are unaware? Is it because you don’t know or because you are disinterested?
Do you think there is a connection does awareness have with wisdom?
When have you grown impatient, waiting for God in your life? Share an example.

Closing Prayer