Theologians' Corner - The parable of the wise and foolish maidens is one of many focused on anticipating the return of Jesus and encouraging the kind of preparedness that will soon carry us into the Advent season.
Horizons - A children's home in the Andes excels at sheltering, caring for, welcoming, loving and forming bonds. These verbs take on a concrete, real meaning there, because they are not only heard but also seen and felt.
On this Sunday, the word of God draws attention to the consistency between thought, word and action; indeed, the readings highlight the value of justice, mercy and the capacity for personal conversion.
Horizons - As a religious sister, I'm not a traditional parishioner. But while I may not have a parish home in the way I once knew, I do have many "homes" that are places of prayer.
Theologians' Corner - Jesus wants us to know that the kingdom of God doesn't judge us by our abilities or inabilities, our production or our lack thereof. God judges us worthy of everything simply for existing.