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November 22nd: Memorial of Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr
Gospel text
Mt 25,1-13
Mt 25,1-13
Jesus told this parable to his disciples, «This story throws light on what will happen in the kingdom of heaven. Ten bridesmaids went out with their lamps to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were careless while the others were sensible. The careless bridesmaids took their lamps as they were and did not bring extra oil. But those who were sensible, brought with their lamps flasks of oil…».
Gospel's Commentary
Today we celebrate Saint Cecilia, martyr. She was a Roman noblewoman converted to Christianity and martyred for her faith (between 180 and 230). Cecilia is patron of music.
—St. Cecilia is a young martyr. When ("at midnight") the Husband arrived, at the time of his martyrdom, the Lord found her prudently provided with the oil of faith and the lamp burning. Her faith, nourished by the Spirit, was not extinguished before the test. She accompanied the Husband with the burning lamp of faith.