Gospel Reflection: Mt 25:1-13

Gospel: Mt 25:1-13
Event: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 6, 2011)

Pericope:
"They were out buying oil when the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went with him to the wedding feast, and the doors were shut"

Reflection:

You can never predict what's going to happen next. It's always good to be prepared and expect what is not expected. But it's more complicated and difficult than that.

As I grow up, I didn't expect that preparing is as easy as getting the materials ready. Having a plan is not enough, there should be back up plans, in case you didn't made it successfully the first time. Sometimes we underestimate the value of planning, and just go on being confident with ourselves. But miracles happen, a number of things can happen in just a minute or in a matter of seconds, and we should be prepared for it.

More than planning, I've learned through these years that we should also be ready to accept whatever the result is. Sometimes life is just so tough, that no matter how successful your plans are, no matter how hard you work, and how focused you are on that goal, you won't get it/accomplish it. Not all of us can grab all the things we wanted even if we are very qualified for it. But nothing will happen to us if we cry over a thing and stop acting on it.

We should learn how to accept failure, and STOP THINKING THAT GOD IS MAKING LIFE DIFFICULT FOR US or God is punishing us. God's will can just not be broken, but it doesn't mean that we're destined for something. It can mean that God wants to open our minds and tell us something we haven't realized when we are just focused on that goal, or it can mean that God wants us to try something new or be in a new world that can make us stronger in preparation for achieving that goal.

(i got perfect ten for this)