And the Parable of the Ten Virgins is among the most memorable (see Matthew 25:1-13). The cultural setting for this parable is a first-century Jewish wedding, and it points to the need to be ...

The parable of the ten virgins, who await the coming bridegroom and go out to meet him, is found only in the Gospel according to Matthew. However, certain details have parallels in the Gospel ...

We are now headed towards the end of this year's Liturgical calendar as it is already the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, and today's gospel reading tells us about the Parable of the Ten Virgins ...

17.75 x 22.25 in. (45.1 x 56.5 cm.) A stunning work of art executed on marble, this rare 17th-century painting was composed by the Flemish Old Master Pieter Lisaert. Luminous and dramatic, the work ...

Aug. 3—Jesus told the Parable of the 10 Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 to emphasize the necessity of preparing for his return. That's according to the Revs. Donnie Rollie and Windsor Archie, who say ...

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids illustrates the relationship between Jesus — the bridegroom — and the Church, his bride, says a priest based in Wisconsin in this week's faith reflection.