Last Monday, I was at Costco getting meat, chicken, bagels and Melona bars (request of the wife). When I got to the checkout area, it was packed! The “Hurricane rush” had already begun and here I was worried about the Melona bars.
The five wise bridesmaids took extra lamp oil with them. The five foolish ones didn’t and they missed the arrival of the bridegroom while out purchasing more.
Was I being wise or foolish?
Recalling my shopping list, I felt foolish, but when I went home I realized that I already had everything! We had always been prepared but never realized it.
Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a women definitely counted with the wise for being so trusting that she was always prepared to do whatever God willed. At Mass today, we hear her in the “Magnificat” give thanks to God for the works he has done through her and their lasting effects on all generations. She shows the heart of her hope is her faith in God’s power, not her own.
As leaders, we must live this same way first before we can expect anyone else to do the same.
Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.
