28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A

YOU ARE INVITED

Last night I was invited by a friend to celebrate a thanksgiving banquet since it is the 2^nd year anniversary of their business. I came and ate with them, eat all you can. We, priests have many invitations especially if it is a banquet. Like for example, the other day I was also invited to celebrate a thanksgiving mass and of course there is always a banquet.

Today’s gospel speaks almost the same yet has a deeper meaning on it. The parable of the wedding feast expresses the intention that we are all invited to take part the banquet in heaven. When the king invited his guests nobody came, some went to their farm, others went to their own business, and some others are maybe busy.

My dear friends, there are many invitations around us. We just don’t recognize it maybe because of our busy days. The invitations of the Lord are many so that we will be able to recognize the importance of life and the feast that he is preparing in heaven.

Kaniadto ako ang in charge sa panalapi sa seminario. Ako usab ang mangompra para sa pagkaon. Usa ka adlaw niana nangumpra kami sa Valencia Public Market, tungod kay kapoy naman nag snacks mi ug halohalo. Lami kaayo ang among pagpangaon sa dihang naay nanguhit ug kalit sa akong kilid. Usa ka bata, bulingon, yagit, ug baho pa gyod. “sir, sir, sir, mangayo ko ug piso bi?” Miingon siya. “Unsaon man nimo ning piso?” Mitubag ako.  “Akong ipalit ug pan kay gutom”.  Nakonsensya ko kay grabe namong kaon unya naa diay gigutom sa kilid. Busa ako siyang gipalitan kon unsa ang among gikaon. Paghuman niya ug kaon midagan dayon siya ug nawala.

That experience was an invitation of the Lord. That time I was invited to share my food to those who are hungry. The invitation of the Lord is not only to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist but the biggest one is to bring to others what we have learned from the church.

Today, I want you to discover how Jesus invites you to his kingdom. In what way that I can take part the feast of the kingdom someday? My dear friends, there is no other way just use the wedding garment of Christ. This may mean, be good to your neighbors, be compassionate to those who sin against you and be a good Christian.

Remember always, everyday is an invitation. Anytime, wherever you are maybe an invitation for you to be a true follower of Christ.  Just be careful recognize everything around you look at them they are all an invitation.

Today, you are invited.