This morning we went to St. Mary’s for Holy Mass. The air was crisp, and the gravel crunched under our shoes as we walked. Mini was full of spirit and stayed alert as ever. At the church door she paused to greet a little old lady with a cane, wagging kindly as the woman bent slowly to pat her head. Everyone seemed glad to see her.
The Gospel today was about the wedding feast. Jesus told how a king invited many people to the wedding of his son, but some ignored him and others even mistreated his servants. So the king invited everyone else, the poor and the strangers, until the hall was filled. But one man came without the proper wedding garment and was cast out.
Father LeRoy explained that the feast is like heaven, and the king is God the Father. The first guests, who turned away, were those who did not care about God’s call. But God’s love is so big that He invites everyone, even those who seem unworthy, to come to His table. Still, Father said, we must be clothed in the garment of grace—meaning we must live with hearts ready for God. It isn’t enough just to be invited; we must prepare ourselves by following Jesus, living kindly, and staying close to Him.
On the walk home, Sister Mary Claire reminded me that each day is a chance to say “yes” to God’s invitation, even in little ways—like helping with chores cheerfully, saying my prayers faithfully, or showing kindness when I’d rather not. She said those little “yeses” are what keep our garment white and ready for the feast.
Now the house is quiet, and Mini is resting after her greetings this morning. I will try to remember that God is always inviting me, and I don’t want to turn away.
Evening Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank You for inviting me to Your feast. Help me keep my heart ready and my life clean and loving, so that I may never be found without my wedding garment. Let me always say “yes” to You in the small things, and may Your joy fill my soul.
Amen.
Love, Kathy
No comments:
Post a Comment