In the Gospel of Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus presents the parable of the talents. Before setting out on a journey, a man entrusts his possessions to three servants, giving each of them different amounts according to their individual capacity. Two of them put their portions to work and increase what they received, while the third, out of fear, decides to hide his talent and do nothing with it. This parable invites us to recognize that God has placed gifts, talents, and blessings within each of us—things that we should not keep solely for ourselves.

In the Gospel of Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus presents the parable of the ten virgins who are awaiting the arrival of the bridegroom. Five of them carry enough oil for their lamps, while the other five fail to prepare adequately. When the bridegroom arrives, only those who are prepared are able to enter the celebration with him. Through this parable, Jesus invites us to remain vigilant and prepared, for we do not know the day or the hour when the Lord will come.

November invites us to remember those who have died and to reflect on our own journey toward eternal life. An ancient Christian practice offers guidance for this reflection: memento mori, a Latin phrase meaning “Remember that you will die.” Although these words may sound unsettling, they invite us to live with greater faith, gratitude, and love. Our earthly lives are precious, and our time is limited.

In the Gospel of Matthew 5:1–12, Jesus presents the Beatitudes—a teaching that reveals the path to true happiness. From a mountainside, Jesus teaches his disciples and the entire crowd that happiness does not depend on riches, power, or the recognition of others, but rather on living with a humble, merciful heart filled with love. Jesus tells us: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."

A Saint is in heaven; we must die before we become saints. On earth, a saint in the making toils and struggles, and sometimes muddles through life's experiences, but does so with the Paschal Mystery on their heart and mind. Today we glory in the reality of Heaven by realizing the constant reminders that we as Catholics have to get to heaven, because saints go to heaven, sinners go to Purgatory, and those who deny God may go to Hell. We are called to be a saint of God.