Occasionally, Jesus’ words in the Gospel can come off as harsh, insensitive or exclusive. Nonetheless, we must remember that he—far from oblivious to our sensibilities—invites all of us to follow him. Not only that, but he goes out of his way to help us do so. In the parable in today’s Gospel, this is emphasized yet again, as we recognize the importance of responding to his call lest we face the consequences of ignoring it.
Not only does the Lord call us to follow him; he likewise expects us to invite others into the life of discipleship. While it may be tempting to eschew or delay God’s expectations to evangelize, we ought to recall the privileged status that we have as his sons and daughters that consistently impels us to RSVP in the affirmative to his holy will.

Today’s reading of the parable tells God’s plan and invitation starting with His chosen Jewish people and with their rejection extending the invitation to the Gentile in order to bring His people back to Himself!!! *** This Christian Faith is all inclusive with invitation goes to all nations and people resulting in exclusivity for those who choose to wear the wedding clothes provided when they accept the invitation to believe in Jesus’ death and resurrection for their Salvation! *** So now you see and know only the Christian faith can get the exclusive into the kingdom of God and NOT...
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"Draw us to accept your loving invitation throughout our lives." Thanks Justin for your words today. Amen

Amen! Thank you for reminding us that we have an open invitation to follow Christ, and an obligation to invite others also. I find it easy to get up on the seemingly harsh words, but he is God alone, and He has invited us to love and follow him. How precious is that?!

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