One of the themes in the Sacred Scripture is about acquiring "wisdom." To be wise means to have a lamp that is lit because wisdom guides the person to the right path. And to be foolish means to be unwise, that is, to live a life without any direction at all. Today, we hear the famous parable of the ten virgins, five of whom are wise, and the other five are foolish.

Since November 1 is the Solemnity of All Saints, the liturgy, and the readings for the 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time are set aside to give preference to the liturgy and readings proper to Solemnities. In this Solemnity, we focus our attention on the Church Triumphant: the holy men and women who enjoy the beatific vision of God.