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Father Burke’s homily for Sunday Mass: November 8, 2026 – 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time In the readings this Sunday, we are reminded of the importance of being prepared to meet the Lord. The Book of Wisdom tells us that wisdom is readily found by those who seek her. St. Paul reminds the Thessalonians that death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus Christ. And in the Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the ten virgins, five wise and five foolish, who are waiting for the bridegroom to arrive. The Bridegroom represents Jesus, who desires to be united with us for all eternity in heaven. The ten virgins represent those of us who are waiting for Him. All ten had lamps, and all ten were invited to the wedding feast. However, only five brought enough oil to keep their lamps burning while they waited. When the bridegroom finally arrived, the five wise virgins were ready, but the five foolish virgins were caught off guard. What does the oil represent? I believe it represents our relationship with Jesus and the daily choices we make to keep that relationship alive. We cannot borrow someone else’s relationship with God. Our parents, spouse, children or friends cannot give us their faith when we stand before the Lord. Each of us must develop our own personal relationship with Jesus. I think about athletes who want to compete at the highest level. They don’t wait until game day to start training. They practice, prepare and make sacrifices long before the big moment arrives. When the pressure is on, they draw upon the habits they have developed over time. The same is true in our spiritual lives. We don’t want to wait until our final moments to start preparing to meet Jesus face to face. We want to build a strong relationship with Him today. How do we keep our lamps burning? 1Prayer – Spend time with Jesus every day. Read Scripture and allow Him to speak to your heart. Make time for silence and listen to His voice. 2Sacraments – Receive Jesus in the Eucharist as often as possible and go to Confession regularly. These sacraments give us the grace we need to grow in holiness. 3Love – Put your faith into action by serving others, forgiving those who have hurt you and sharing the love of Christ with those around you. St. Paul reminds us that we do not grieve like those who have no hope. Because Jesus conquered sin and death, we have the promise of eternal life. What a beautiful gift! But we must be intentional about preparing for that day. The question is not whether Jesus wants to welcome us into heaven. He does! The question is whether we are preparing our hearts to receive Him. Am I making time for Jesus every day, or am I giving Him whatever time is left over? What is one thing I can change this week to strengthen my relationship with Him? If Jesus came for me today, would He find my lamp burning brightly? Have a blessed day! Fr. Burke ============================ Fr. Burke’s video for November 8 – youtu.be/fBCdVX_sSWU

Saint Elizabeth Of The Trinity Patron Saint of: Spiritual retreats, contemplatives, and Carmelites Feast Day: November 8 Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906) was born on July 18, 1880 in Cher, France. Her father died when she was only 7 years old, and her family moved to Dijon, France. Very close to her house was a Carmelite monastery, and she greatly desired to enter the religious life. At 17 years old she visited the monastery, and while there, the mother superior gave her a newly published letter about Therese of Lisieux, who had just recently passed away. As a result, Elizabeth was greatly inspired in her contemplative life. She continued working with the sick and teaching catechism to the youth until she was allowed to enter the monastery at the age of 21. She lived a life of prayer and sacrifice, suffering greatly from sickness. She died on November 9, 1906 and was canonized by Pope Francis on October 16, 2016.

Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen. Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Annunciation is a celebrated depiction of the biblical moment when the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will bear the Son of God. This iconic artwork captures the solemnity and spiritual depth of the scene and has become a timeless piece of religious of religious art. Theme and Composition: Tanner portrays Mary seated humbly in a simple room as she receives the divine message, her posture reflecting quiet contemplation. Gabriel's physical form is notably absent; we only see the glow of his heavenly presence, causing us to focus on Mary's surrender and ultimate Fiat.

I’m going to @PaterNoster_70’s upcoming Space. Will you join too? teapawt.org/i/spaces/1gqvERKBXapXp…

The Five First Saturdays devotion originated from the 1917 apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal. During these apparitions, Our Lady asked for acts of reparation to be made on the first Saturday of five consecutive months, with the intention of atoning for the sins committed against her Immaculate Heart. Our Lady promises her assistance and graces especially at the hour of death, as well as peace and consolation in families and eventual salvation for those who faithfully practice the First Five Saturdays devotion. It involves attending Mass, receiving communion, praying the Rosary, and meditating on its mysteries on 5 consecutive first Saturdays with the intention of making reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. thecatholiccrusade.com/first……