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Saint Patrick’s

115 Maple Avenue, Victor NY 14564

(585) 924-7111 • www.stpatricksvictor.org

Authentic faith, Welcoming and Engaging

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November 7-8, 2020 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Think of Sacraments.

Think of Divine Life.

Sacrament of Baptism.

The sacrament through

which God, in Jesus Christ,

makes us His sons and

daughters. To prepare for

reception, call Father Edison @ 924-7111.

Sacrament of the Eucharist. The sacrament through which

God, like a responsible parent, feeds us, with food from heav-

en: His Word, and the Body and Blood of Jesus.

��Weekend Masses: Saturday at 4:30 PM, Sunday at 8:30,

10:30 AM and 5 PM. Onsite and livestreaming on

YouTube: Saint Patrick’s Victor.

��Weekday Masses: Monday-Wednesday, Friday at 8:30

AM. Onsite and live on YouTube: Saint Patrick’s Victor.

��For First Holy Communion, call Donna DeJoode at 924-

2800 for more info.

��Family members may bring Holy Communion to other

family members who are sick and homebound.

Sacrament of Confirmation. The sacrament through which

God by the gift of the Holy Spirit strengthens us to give faith-

ful witness to our Catholic Faith. To prepare for reception,

call Elizabeth Johnston @ 924-2800.

��Children, older than 7 y/o, and adults who needs to be

baptized, receive Communion and/or be Confirmed, call

Deacon John @ 924-7111.

Sacrament of Reconciliation. The sacrament through which

God’s mercy and love, justice and truth heals the wound of

human sin. Generally offered an hour before each Mass. Please give

the priest fifteen minutes before Mass to prepare for Mass.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. The sacrament

through which Jesus continues to heal the sick among us.

Anointing is offered at each Mass on the first weekend of the

month. Or call Fr. Edison @ 924-7111 to schedule an anoint-

ing.

Sacrament of Marriage. The sacrament through which God

calls a man and woman to become visible signs of His Love.

Call Fr. Edison or Deacon John @ 924-7111 for more info.

Sacrament of Holy Orders. The sacrament through which

the mission Jesus entrusted to the apostles is continued in the

Church. To learn more about vocations to the ordained min-

istry, please call Fr. Edison or Deacon John @ 924-7111.

Never miss an opportunity to celebrate a sacrament.

Year of the Sacraments

Christ, Catechesis, Celebration

X. Preparing for Baptism

How does one prepare for Baptism? The Rite itself pro-

vides us important guidance and organizes our disposition.

Rite of Receiving the Child. To the parents. In asking for Bap-

tism for your child, you are undertaking the responsibility of raising him

(her) in the faith, so that, keeping God’s commandments, he (she) may

love the Lord and his (her) neighbor as Christ has taught us. Do you

understand this responsibility? To the godparents. Are you ready to

help the parents of this child in their duty?

The Church takes seriously task of raising a child in the

Catholic faith so that in such task parents are assisted by god-

parents. Their task rests on two pillars: their own observance

of the commandments and their own love for God and

neighbor.

Prayer of Exorcism and Anointing before Baptism. God cannot

co-exist with evil! To embrace God in one’s life entails having

to drive out Satan, and get rid of sin, including original sin.

Blessing of Water and Invocation of God over the Water. Water

in salvation history: cleanses (and so we rid ourselves of our

sins) and gives life (and so we receive and nurture divine life).

Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith. The faith that we

profess is the faith of Jesus Christ and his Church, and not

anyone’s personal opinion or subjective interpretation of it. It

is the faith of Jesus and his Church that saves and that par-

ents and godparents must share with their child.

Baptism. To baptize is to plunge, to immerse in water with

clear intent and spiritual force. Our seeking to enter more

deeply in communion with our Triune God must never lose

its intent and force but must grow through life.

Anointing after Baptism. Balsam adds fragrance to the Sa-

cred Chrism. The sweet smell is a wonderful image for the

Holy Spirit pervading the life of the Baptized, as he (she) par-

ticipates in Christ’s priestly, prophetic and kingly ministries.

Clothing with White Garment. We must wear our Christian

dignity at all times, both publicly and privately, and strive to

remain pure and sinless until we come face to face with God.

Handing On of a Lighted Candle. Our Christian witness both

in public and private takes on the image of light in the dark-

ness, sanctifying the world for God.

Ephphatha. Our God speaks and listens, and so must we.

Our ears are opened that we may hear God, and our lips that

we may speak with God, and proclaim the Catholic faith.

HOLY MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Page 2 Get informed. Get involved.

Daily 3 PM Prayer Intentions

Please include any of these inten-

tions at your daily 3 PM prayer:

�� In this Year of the Sacraments, for

our meaningful and worthy cele-

brations of the sacraments,

�� For expecting parents and parents

who are preparing for Baptism,

for our Parish Baptism Preparation Team,

�� For those who are COVID +, and those on quarantine,

for their safety and return to good health,

�� For parishioners who are dealing with anger and frustra-

tion during this time of pandemic,

�� For parishioners who are struggling with loneliness and

depression,

Let us be known by our praying for each other.

Liturgy & Sacramental Life�

because Jesus taught us to pray

Saturday Nov 7

4:30pm - Jeff Johnson by Michael and Mary Rogan

Sunday Nov 8 - Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30am - Ken and Ann Weigert

10:30am - Jack O’Hare by O’Hare family

5pm - George and Delores Gleason by Charles Resch family

Monday Nov 9 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

8:30am - Rodrigo Ramos by Sutter family

Tuesday Nov 10 - St. Leo the Great

8:30am - Abito Macasero by Sutter family

Wednesday Nov 11 - St. Martin of Tours

8:30am

-

Ben Mills by Sutter family

Thursday Nov 12 - St. Josaphat

8:30am

-

No Mass

Friday Nov 13 - St. Francis Xavier

8:30am - Datuin and Ramos/Hermosilla family by Sutter family

Saturday Nov 14

4:30pm - Bernard Talty by Anthony and Mary Capozzi

Sunday Nov 15 - Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:30am - Ken and Ann Weigert

10:30am - Bill Stehling by Sue Stehling and family

5pm - Richard O’Donnell Sr.

For Mass intentions, please

email catherine.fafone@dor.org

Liturgical Ministers for the Weekend of November 14 -15

Ministry Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 8:30 AM Sunday 10:30 AM Sunday 5:00 PM

Sacristan (1) Helen Barnes Ken Reasoner Ena Gill Phim Dalupang

Lector (1-2) Cheryl Avery Sandra Brannigan Gayle Reh Rob Sokolowski

Communion Minister (1) Bob Muto Ken Reasoner Ena Gill

Ushers (2)

Pat Bolger,

Bill Clifford

Dan Weigert, Dennis O’Dea,

Ken Reasoner

David O’Hare,

Adline Nwugwo

Phim Dalupang,

Jack Miller, Rob Heiler

Note: Ushers/Greeters, we appreciate you helping parishioners to their pews during this time.

If interested in serving as liturgical minister during the weekend Masses, please give the coordinators a call. See page 5 for contact info.

Cantor (1) Joan Morrissey,

JoAnne Caputo

Megan Samoriski Darlene Butler,

Maureen Bolger

Eva Moore, Lula Dalupang,

Rob& Ruby Roth

Catechism 101

�� What does immersion in the water during Baptism

symbolize? (CCC 1214) Immersion in the water during

Baptism symbolizes the catechumen’s burial into Christ’s

death, from which he rises up as a new creature.

�� Why is Baptism called

“renewal by the Holy Spirit”?

(CCC 1215) Baptism is called

“renewal by the Holy Spirit”, be-

cause it brings about rebirth in the

Holy Spirit, indispensable for en-

tering the kingdom of God.

�� Why is Baptism called “enlightenment”? (CCC 1216)

Baptism is called “enlightenment”, because in it one re-

ceives “the true light that enlightens every man” (John 1).

�� What is the first prefiguration of salvation

by Baptism in the Bible? (CCC 1219) The first prefigu-

ration of salvation by Baptism in the Bible is Noah’s ark.

�� How does Noah’s ark prefigure salvation by Bap-

tism? (CCC 1219) Noah’s ark prefigures of salvation by

Baptism, because by it the faithful were saved through

water.

Baptism in the Catechism: Paragraphs 1213-1284

Our Parish At Prayer

The Domestic Church Prays… Every Tuesday at 5 PM, join

us through us through our Face Book page (St. Patrick’s

Church) in praying the Rosary, and every Friday at 5 PM, in

praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Daily 3 PM Parish Prayer. Join us every day in praying a

“Hail Mary” at 3 PM. Set your alarm at 3 PM, and when you

hear it, pause for a moment, remember our parish, and to-

gether let us be connected with one another in prayer.

Page 3 Connect the dots of faith.

Instructions for the Weekend Masses

�� Sign Up! Signing-up ensures accommodation as well as

serves as help as a tracking system. Links are found on

the parish website, and on the parish app. No internet or

smart phone? Please call the Parish Office at 924-7111 to

sign-up. If you fail to sign-up and we are expecting a full-house,

you may be asked to wait until signees are seated, and will be admit-

ted only if there is an available seat.

�� Be Safe! At all times, please observe: (i) proper wearing

of face mask by covering both nose and mouth, (ii) hand

sanitizing before entering the premises, and (iii) observing

the 6ft social distancing with people not of your house-

hold, especially during Holy Communion and Dismissal.

�� Watch the Numbers!

�� If signees are mostly in small groups of 1 or 2, we can

accommodate ~100 per Mass. If coming as a small

group, please occupy the outside section of the pew.

�� If a good number of signees are in groups of 3 or 4,

we can accommodate ~140 per Mass. If coming as a

bigger group of three or more, please use the inside

section of the pew.

�� Be Charitable! Consider it an act of charity to occupy the

front pews first. You will make it easier for the ushers to

locate pews for those who arrive after you.

�� Better Stay at Home. If you require for yourself more

than 6 feet of social distancing from others, for health

reasons, it is better that you stay at home during this time.

If you participate in the celebration of Holy Mass via live

stream and wish to receive Holy Communion, email Fa-

ther Edison (fr.edison.tayag@dor.org), to set-up a time

when you can come over during the weekday.

�� Ushers, Help! With the safety protocols currently in

place, it is clear that ushers do play a crucial role at every

weekend Mass. We need additional help. If you can assist,

please email Father Edison and let him know at which

Mass you can help and how often. We are truly grateful to

ushers who serve during this time. Also much appreciated

are volunteers who help with the camera for live stream-

ing. Thank you for your help!

Year of the Sacraments

July 2020-June 2021

November: On the Sacrament of Baptism

November 7-8: Preparing for Baptism

November 14-15: The Baptismal Vows

November 21-22: Carrying Out the Mission

November 28-29: Journeying in Christ

In the upcoming months, we will be devoting time both

on catechesis and on celebration of the sac-

raments.

�� December: Confirmation

�� January: Eucharist

�� February: Penance and Reconciliation

�� March: Anointing of the Sick

�� April: Holy Orders

�� May: Matrimony

Membership & Parish Life�

because Jesus called a community

St. Patrick’s Got Talent!

Do you have a special

talent or funny family

video you would like to

share with our parish

community? Parishioners

are welcome to share

videos using OneDrive

You may request the download information from John Ei-

lertsen at jceilertsen@hotmail.com, and it will be emailed to

you. The deadline to submit videos will be November 15th.

All entries should be of good taste that do not incorpo-

rate any offensive comedy, or do not risk the health and safe-

ty of the applicant. The members of Parish Life Committee

have full discretion on which entries will be selected. Videos

need to be 3 minutes or shorter in length.

A pre-recorded show will be created and available for

viewing for one week on the parish’s YouTube Channel and

Facebook page. Voting on the most entertaining videos will

be available through the parish Facebook page. Prizes will be

awarded! This is a chance for us to laugh and relax together!

1st place - $100 Amazon gift card

2nd place - $50 gift card

3rd place - $25 gift card

Did you know that since COVID started,

�� We resumed public celebration of the Mass in the parish,

with the initial 10 persons, on Pentecost Sunday, the

weekend of May 30-31?

�� 2842 is the cumulative head count at the weekend Masses

(taking head count resumed last September 6)?

�� 5 Baptism have been celebrated during weekend Masses?

�� 4 Funeral Mass have been celebrated in church?

�� The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation has been

consistently celebrated an hour before Mass, in the Fami-

ly Room?

Christmas Eve Masses

Dec 24th, Thursday

4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 11:00 PM

Christmas Day Mass

Dec 25th, Friday: 10:00 AM

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Nov 26th, Thursday: 10:00 AM

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

January 1st, Friday: 10:00 AM

Page 4 Grow in faith, hope and love everyday.

Ongoing Christian Formation�

because Jesus taught us his way of life

Social Ministry & Outreach�

because Jesus called us to serve

The Sacrament of Baptism

“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Chris-

tian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the

door which gives us access to the other sacraments.

Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons

[and daughters] of God; we become members of Christ, are

incorporated into the Church and are made sharers in her

mission: Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through

water and the word.” ~Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1213

Celebrate your Baptismal Anniversary! It’s a Feast Day!!

Do something special to commemorate your Baptism: have a

party, go for ice cream, attend Mass, go on a special outing,

spend time with family.

Formed.org

1. It is easy and free! Go to Formed.org/register.

2. Enter access code: 3KRJJK (capitalized).

3. Enter your email and password (you need these to log in

later). Enjoy and share the faith.

Featured Resource

Reborn: A New Creation. To

understand the wonder of Baptism,

we must go all the way back to crea-

tion itself and the unique, life-giving

place of water and new life shown

there. From there, we watch the story of Baptism in salvation

history unfold, first in the nation of Israel and culminating in

the work of Jesus and his Apostles. The stage is set for this

very moment in time: the moment when each individual is

baptized and brought into newness of life, fellowship with

God, and the community of faith. This is the beginning of a

new life and a new creation.

Advent Wreath-making & Family Activities

Last day to register for the Advent

Wreath-making & Family Activities is

November 9. Don’t miss out on the fun

planned for your family in the safety of your

home! All ages welcome to participate!

Link: https://forms.gle/GNArZsxDFT4HQbPY6

REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 9

Nov 15, 11:30 AM—1 PM: Pick up the kits

Nov 15, 3 PM: Fr. Edison presents… (a Zoom session)

Nov 22, at weekend Masses: Wreath Blessing & 1st candle

Cost: $10/family

Desert Days in Advent

This Advent, Notre Dame Re-

treat House will be offering single

day retreats in silence, reflection and

prayer. All are invited to join us.

There will be four dates available to

spend time alone with God in order

to prepare our hearts and mind for the Birth of Christ in us.

Space is limited, so registration is required.

In order to address social distancing requirements and

needs, at this time we are limiting attendance on each Advent

Day to fifteen (15) people. For specifics on dates, retreat for-

mat, cost and how to register, please visit:

www.notredameretreat.org Other inquiries, please contact us

at 585-394-5700 or ndretreat@rochester.rr.com

The Angel Giving Tree

Thank you for your generous response

to our Giving Tree Program. All tags were

taken last weekend.

Please remember to bring back the tags

with the gift cards before or on November

15, Sunday.

The outreach benefits students in our area. The gift cards

will be distributed before the Thanksgiving break.

Social Ministry Coat Drive

This is the 7th year of collection and

we usually collect 300 coats! Thank

you, St. Patrick’s Church, for supplying

your laundered used and new coats for

families in need. Please deposit your

laundered coat in the bins at Church

entrance near the ramp. The coats are distributed by the De-

partment of Social Services Staff to those in need. Often re-

cipients of the coats have no coat and need to walk every-

where in the cold. All sizes, including adult sizes, are needed.

Children’s coats and snow pants are especially welcomed.

Thank you for sharing a warm hug, and God bless you!

Happenings This Week

� Confirmation II: Sun.11:45-12:45PM, Tues. 6:30-7:30PM

� LifeTeen: Sunday, 5 PM

� Beginning Confirmation: Tuesday 6:30-8:30 PM

� Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Thurs.:12:45-2:45PM

Payments Due

Payments for Christian Formation and Ad-

vent Wreath-making are past due. If you have

not yet made payment, please do so as soon as

possible. This can be done online at

www.stpatricksvictor.org. Click on the Christian Formation

tab. Then, under Information, click on Online Payment. If

you are unsure what you owe, please contact Nancy Kolb at

924-2800 or via email at Nancy.kolb@dor.org.

TRIVIA!

What two things are absolutely required for Baptism?

Email answers to donna.dejoode@dor.org

Page 5 Pray and live your faith everyday.

Our Parish Ministries: Serving God and Neighbor

Call. Ask. Discern. Serve like Jesus.

I. Liturgy and Sacramental Life

Altar Linen

Altar Servers

Baptism Preparation Team

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Church Cleaners

Communion Ministers (EMHC)

First Responders at Masses

Funeral Liturgy Team

Lectors

Liturgy Committee

Marriage Preparation Team

Music Ministry (choirs, cantors)

Sacristans

Ushers & Greeters

Visitation Ministry

II. Membership and Parish Life

Coffee Hour Team

Funeral Brunch Team

Knights of Columbus

Membership Team

Parish Life Committee

Women’s Group

III. Ongoing Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation Group

Bible Study

Catechists & Aides

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Confirmation Coordinator

Faith Formation Advisory Board

Parish Christ Life Team

Preschool

RCIA Team

Youth Ministry

IV. Social Ministry and Outreach

Assisi Ministry

Community Dinner

Giving Garden

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prison Ministry

Social Ministry Committee

Family Promise of Ontario County

V. Stewardship

Buildings and Grounds Committee

Cemetery Board

CASE Review Board

Finance Council

Parish Bakers

Parish Gardens

Parish Magazine

Parish Office Volunteers

Pastoral Council

Money Counters

Stewardship Committee

Sue Stehling / 924-3409

Pat Bolger / 924-9351

Judy & James Miller / 924-8158

Lynn Foley / 259-3823

Lei Dalupang / 224-6091

Liz Gartland / 329-3168

Coordinator Needed

Jackie Lafferty / 924-3898

Thom & Margie Rafferty / 734-2818

Nerina Bellinger / 742-8023

Gayle & Brian Reh / 924-4804

Carl Galland / 924-7111

Ena Gill / 733-6650

Sante DiCarlo / 742-3118

Helen Barnes / 298-2247

Patty Weigert / 924-7393

Kelly Mason / 924-3532

Wayne Brotsch / 924-3855

Coordinator Needed

Coordinator Needed

Judy Klein / 924-7022

Sam & Tina Condo / 678-4472

Anne Leitner / 742-3417

Donna DeJoode / 924-2800

Carolyn Robinson/ 924-2800

Elizabeth Johnston/ 924-2800

Donna DeJoode / 924-2800

Sam Condo / 678-4472

Donna DeJoode / 924-2800

Deacon John Payne / 924-7111

Elizabeth Johnston / 924-2800

Marcie Hamilton / 924-1528

Jean Acquilano / 645-7998

Dan & Karen Lynch / 314-5098

Mary E 742-2949/Mary S 924-7724

Helen Barnes / 298-2247

Joan Muto / 924-2501

Joan Trost / 924-3092

Joan Oliphant / 742-3452

John Butler / 924-7111

Cathy Fafone / 924-7111

Richard VanKuren/ 742-2317

Coordinator Needed

Becky Fountain / 281-8004

Father Edison / 924-7111

Ev DeVelder / 924-2903

Thomas Kolb / 662-7126

Marge Gawronski / 398-7802

Dave Keebler / 208-6923

Gift of Presence

November 1: Sat 4:30: 53

Sun 8:30: 102 ; 10:30: 71 ; and 5:00: 61

Gift of Treasure

November 1: $3,945.00

Budgeted, without EFT: $3,980.00

Next Second Collection: Nov.28-29

Catholic University & Other American

Catholic Higher Education Institutions

Looking for second collection envelopes? Please find them

at the entrance tables a week before the collection weekend.

INCREASED GIVING CAMPAIGN

When was the last time to revisited you gift-giving to our par-

ish? Need help? Contact Rich O’Donnell, our finance director

through rich.odonnell@dor.org or 924-7111.

Stewardship�

because Jesus gave us gifts to share

2020-21 CMA Update

As of November 3,

68 Donors have raised

$17,140 or 15%

of our $113,885 goal.

We need the help of every

household to make our goal.

To make your donation online,

visit stpatricksvictor.org.

2020-21 Building Projects

Dear parishioners,

The peace of Christ be with you!

With the replacement of the church boiler, we had com-

pleted the last of our 2019-20 building projects. On this third

year of our building projects, we had not solicited for dona-

tions because we were able to use our budget surplus and

some of our stable patrimony.

As we now plan for the 2020-21 building projects, we

have on our proposed list the following and the estimate cost:

�� Exterior of the Church: $93,290

�� Exterior of the Parish Office: $44,140

�� Exterior of the Parish Center: $64,127

Of these three projects, the exteriors of the Church and

the Parish Office are considered a priority. We currently have

$70K in our Building Fund.

Kindly share your thoughts with me, Rich O’Donnell or

members of the Finance Council about our capacity to raise

$131,557 to tackle all three projects or to raise $67,430 for the

church and parish office projects for next year.

We appreciate your input.

Thank you, and God bless you.

- Father Edison

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Parish Office & Preschool Information

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

(lunch time: 12:30 PM - 1 PM)

Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Parish Office Phone: (585) 924-7111

Parish Office Fax: (585) 742-3296

Faith Formation & Preschool: (585) 924-2800

Stay Connected

�� Parish Website: www.stpatricksvictor.org

�� Parish Facebook Pages:

St. Patrick’s Church /

Saint Patrick’s Victor Youth Ministry

�� Parish Youtube Channel:

St Patricks of Victor NY

�� Parish App: Text ‘App’ to 88202

Our Parish Staff

Father Edison Tayag, Pastor������������������������������������������������fr.edison.tayag@dor.org�

Deacon John Payne, Deacon��������������������������������������������� �john.payne@dor.org��

John Butler�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� john.butler@dor.org�

Cemetery Manager�

Cathy Fafone������������������������������������������������������ catherine.fafone@dor.org�

Parish Secretary�

Dr. Carl Galland������� carl.galland@dor.org

Director of Sacred Music�

Donna DeJoode� ���� �������������������������� donna.dejoode@dor.org�

Director of Christian Formation and Preschool��������

Elizabeth Johnston �� elizabeth.johnston@dor.org�

Youth Ministry/Confirmation Coordinator �

Nancy Kolb������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������nancy.kolb@dor.org�

Christian Formation & Preschool Secretary�

Benny Malijan benny.malijan@dor.org �

Housekeeping�

Rich O’Donnell� �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������richard.odonnell@dor.org�

Finance Director�

Wayne Sweet � ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� wayne.sweet@dor.org�

Building Maintenance�

Keep your parish staff in your daily prayers.�

Let there be light…

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Waiting and Preparing with Wisdom.

Resplendent and unfading is wisdom,

and she is readily perceived by those who love her,

and found by those who seek her.

- Wisdom 6:12

One of the most important virtues we encounter in the

Scriptures is wisdom. So important is this virtue that it is per-

sonified or depicted as a person, a woman to be specific. It is

highly encouraged to seek wisdom and those who seek her

will find her. Those who find wisdom find a treasure unparal-

leled, for wisdom is eternal like God.

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.

- Wisdom 6:15-16

In the Old Testament, the third group of literature (the

other two being the Law and the Prophets) is dedicated to

wisdom: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs,

Wisdom, and Sirach.

Wisdom literature complements direct revelation, that is,

God revealing Himself in His own words, for example by the

Ten Commandments of the Law, and by the words of com-

fort and reproof given through the prophets. Wisdom litera-

ture is prayerfully discerned through the practical aspects of

life, often learned through many years of living, from dealings

with whatever life brings.

Those who gain wisdom are able to discern good and evil

in daily life, able to nurture good and to shun evil. For this,

they are undeterred by life vicissitudes. Complemented by

their knowledge of the Law and the Prophets, the wise have

learned to trust and rely only on God. Lady wisdom has a

counterpart: she is folly, often depicted as a prostitute.

Jesus was very clear: he did not come to abolish the Law

and the Prophets but to fulfill them. He, too, had the same

attitude with regards to wisdom, making wisdom part of his

teachings, and encouraged his disciples to be wise -

"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.

- Matthew 25:1-4

In the Old Testament, wisdom is personified, in the New

Testament, Jesus is wisdom. Jesus is the bridegroom whom

the wise virgins wait for in expectation.

In this parable, Jesus may be thought of as one who is yet

to come to those waiting for the Messiah. And indeed, Jesus

has come. Those who seek him may encounter him through

the Gospels, in particular, and such relationship is nurtured in

prayer. In this parable, Jesus also presents himself as the one

who will come the second time, at the end of time. The wise

are those who live in in-between times, that of the first and

the second comings, waiting and preparing.

What do we learn from the wise virgins?

�� No one knows when Jesus the bridegroom will come the

second time. Jesus clearly says, “Therefore, stay awake, for you

know neither the day nor the hour”. The wise focus on Jesus.

They look forward to that definitive meeting with him,

that could happen today or tomorrow.

�� It is important to use the time wisely, by being prepared:

the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. The time of wait-

ing is not a time to be idle but is a time of preparation.

The extra flasks of oil represents the fruits of wisdom -

attentiveness to Jesus and intense focus on living accord-

ing to his Gospel day in and day out. The wise think like

Jesus, speak like Jesus, and act like Jesus. It is for this rea-

son that such oil cannot be simply shared. It is not that

the wise virgins were selfish and keeping their oil to

themselves. The foolish chose to not think like Jesus, to

not speak like Jesus, and to not act like Jesus. The foolish,

so to speak, had refused the oil and it was too late when

the wanted it for themselves.

Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.

- Father Edison

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