Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"The Wedding Feast" by Kazakhstan Artist Nelly Bube.

Here are the readings for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 9, 2011:

Isaiah 25: 6-10a
Psalm 23: 1-6
Philippians 4: 12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14

Ah, the multiple meanings of the parables! Is Jesus talking about the widening of preaching from the Prophets to the Israelites, to the early Church to the Gentiles? Is he commenting on the behaviors expected of a believer? Or on our tendency to only reluctantly include 'others'? Does the wedding garment symbolize our baptismal garment? So much to ponder!

One thing is certain: today's major headache of people neglecting to RSVP is not a new phenomenon! (Mt 22: 3-5)

Taken together, today's readings give us insight into the early Christian community's sense of importance given to gathering together each Sunday to celebrate the Eucharist.

• Beyond Mass, how do you observe the Lord's Day? 
• In what ways do you set aside a time to rest and reflect?

The topic for the Catechumenate this week will be "Mass".
Inquiry will meet this Tuesday October 11.
Mystagogia will meet next Sunday, October 16