2nd Sunday of the Month

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, was celebrated with the theme: “THE LAMP AND OIL ARE NOT ENOUGH; YOU NEED EXTRA OIL.” During the homily, Rev. Fr. Lt. Teddy Victor highlighted the importance of spiritual preparedness, wisdom and constant faithfulness in our Christian journey, drawing inspiration from the Gospel reading (Matthew 25:1–13), which presents the parable of the ten virgins, five wise and five foolish. Rev. Fr. Teddy explained that having a lamp without extra oil is like professing Christianity without a genuine relationship with God. He emphasised that the lamp represents our Christian identity, while the oil symbolises our prayer life, faith, holiness, good works and commitment to God. He further reminded the faithful that we cannot depend on yesterday's prayers, another person's faith or our positions in the Church. Every Christian must personally cultivate a strong spiritual life. In conclusion, he urged everyone to remain vigilant, prayerful and spiritually prepared, stressing that it is not enough to start the Christian journey; we must strive to finish well. He encouraged the faithful to keep their spiritual lamps burning and always have extra oil, because no one knows the day or hour when the Lord will come (Matthew 25:13).