These are the readings from Mass on Sunday, November 9th.

Introduction

First Reading
A reading from the book of Wisdom.

Wisdom is radiant and unfading, easily discerned by those who love her, and found by those who seek her. Quick to anticipate those who desire her, Wisdom makes herself known to them. Watch for her at dawn and you will not be disappointed, you will find her waiting at your gates. The very thought of Wisdom is understanding fully grown; keep vigil for her sake and you will soon be free of all care, for Wisdom walks about seeking those who are worthy of her, and graciously appears in their paths and meets them in every thought.

Second Reading
A reading from the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians.

Sisters and brothers: We would have you be clear about those who sleep in death; otherwise you might yield to grief and lose all hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose, God will bring forth with Jesus from the dead all those who have fallen asleep believing in Jesus. We are speaking to you now, just as if Jesus were speaking to you: We who live, who survive until the second coming, will have no advantage over those who have fallen asleep. No, Jesus will personally come down from heaven at the word of command, at the sound of the archangel’s voice and God’s trumpet; and those who have died in Christ will rise first. Then we the living, the survivors, will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet Jesus in the air. Thenceforth we shall be with Jesus unceasingly. Therefore console one another with these words.

	Gospel Reading A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.
Jesus told this parable to the disciples, “The reign of God can be likened to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were wise, the others were foolish. When the foolish ones took their lamps they did not bring any oil with them, but the wise ones brought enough oil to keep their lamps burning. The bridegroom was delayed, so they all fell asleep. Then at midnight there was a cry: ‘Behold the bridegroom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all the maidens rose and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise: ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise replied: ‘Perhaps there will not be enough for us; run to the dealers and get some more for yourselves.’ While the foolish ones went to buy more oil, the bridegroom arrived and those who were ready went to the marriage feast with him and the door was shut. When the foolish maidens returned, they pleaded to be let in. The bridegroom replied, ‘Truly I do not know you.’ So stay awake, for you do not know the day or the hour.”