Edith Stein, martyr, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

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St. Teresa Benedicta, Jewish convert and martyr, celebrated August ...

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On August 9 the Catholic Church remembers St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, also known as St. Edith Stein. St. Teresa converted from Judaism to Catholicism ...

Fw: Gospel [Edith Stein, martyr] Mt 25:1-13

On Saturday, 9 August 2014, 

 William ... wrote:

Dear Frs ...,

The special Gospel reading today for the memorial / feast of Edith Stein, martyr, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, is that of the Parable of the Ten Maidens and their oil lamps, as they await the arrival of the Bridegroom.

Alas, you will remember how 'upset' I became over the parable of the treasure - hidden but unconsciously undisclosed treasure?

I am again indignant - at the maidens who had enough oil for their lamps but denied their charity to the unwise maidens. They didn't need to share their lamp oil.... had you been one of those wise maidens wouldn't you have linked arms with those whose lamps had gone out and guided them to the banquet?

Is salvation or failure towards it such a dire personal consequence that one is not allowed to assist others to accompany us? Surely, only as each arrives 'there', will each one's salvation-attributes be personally examined? Charity, is it not a truly Christian virtue?

I prefer the parable of the Good Samaritan who put himself out to bring another to healing.

For am I not one of those unfortunates who needs a guiding hand.... 

With my love in Our Lord,

William