Isaiah 25: 6-10a
Psalm 23: 1-6
Philippians 2: 12-14, 19-20
Matthew 22:1-14
An important thing to know about the Gospel parable is that wedding guests were provided with a garment. (that makes the king's actions at the end seem a bit less harsh, doesn't it?)
The first and second readings are wonderful in their imagery (Isaiah) and practicality (Philippians). Deep down we know, we know that God provides for our needs. And the usual reality is that when we are content with what we do have, we find ourselves enriched in a variety of ways. Being of high or low status, wealthy or poor really has little to do with our worth in God's eyes, and in the eyes of any person of faith (we'd hope). Celebrating the goodness rather than calculating our fair share brings us to a deeper sense of feasting. Being able to enjoy what is offered rather than grasping for more is the beginning of that poverty of spirit that brings us into the fullness of the Kingdom of God.
The topic for the Catechumenate this Sunday is Gathering as Church.
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