by Ricky Doc Sauceda
Matthew 25:1-13
The Parable of the Ten Virgins.
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps. Since the bridegroom was long delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight, there was a cry, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins got up 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 ones replied, ‘No, for there may not be enough for us and you. Go instead to the merchants and buy some for yourselves.’ While they went off to buy it, the bridegroom came and those who were ready went into the wedding feast with him. Then the door was locked. Afterwards the other virgins came and said, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, I do not know you.’ Therefore, stay awake,[e] for you know neither the day nor the hour.
I met a man from Spain this past week. We connected both mind and spirit immediately. I enjoyed meeting him.
I told him of my family's origin from Europe. He was astonished. He will now research Sauceda, Spain. He will most likely attend one of the candle light festivities that are held at Christmas time in my homeland. There are also Masses conducted in honor of Christ Jesus our LORD during this celebration.
SAUCEDA started in France, then Italy and ultimately to Spain. Our family name comes from the Latin word SALIX (Willow Tree). The definition is "...near a Willow."
Something my family has carried onto its members by word for many generations. My Daddy was one such member to learn our family history. He shared it with me...and I shared it with my three children.