XXVIII Sunday in Ordinary Time
eBulletin October 11, 2026
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Don’t Say No to the Party!
The readings this weekend are filled with festive gatherings of rich food. “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fatted cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast” (Mt 22:4). Is it just a coincidence that this weekend is also our parish kermes? We will have tacos, quesadillas, carnitas . . . I hope your mouth is watering!
Curiously, people in the gospel today say no to the party. Some ignore the invitation; some go back to their farm, their business. Some got so upset with the invitation that they mistreat the servants, and even kill them. I wonder why they have such a violent reaction. Whatever their reason, the king in the story will not force anyone to enjoy the feast. Even though you can tell this is a special party, instead of forcing the party on those who don’t want to be there, he goes out and invites others to come. He only wants those who WANT to be there. I think God is trying to throw us a party all the time. God is trying to invite us to moments where the joy of the Kingdom is alive and well. They are not necessarily big parties with lots of food and dancing, but rather they are small moments of connection with another person. A knowing smile from someone. They are moments where you feel alive. One thing that is required, however, is being present to those moments, being fully present to another person. The temptation for me can be to check my phone, or to be busy about many things and walk by someone instead of pausing to say hello. In the words of the gospel, God is quietly throwing a party and hoping I will come. And I can be too busy.
Let’s see if we can say yes to all the parties that God is trying to invite us to. In quiet and in-between moments of our lives, let’s see if we can say, “Yes, God, I am here. I am present. I will enjoy the moment you give me.” And this weekend, let’s say “yes” to the parish party, the kermes. Not only will we enjoy delicious food, but there are going to be plenty of good people. Don’t say no!
Curiously, people in the gospel today say no to the party. Some ignore the invitation; some go back to their farm, their business. Some got so upset with the invitation that they mistreat the servants, and even kill them. I wonder why they have such a violent reaction. Whatever their reason, the king in the story will not force anyone to enjoy the feast. Even though you can tell this is a special party, instead of forcing the party on those who don’t want to be there, he goes out and invites others to come. He only wants those who WANT to be there. I think God is trying to throw us a party all the time. God is trying to invite us to moments where the joy of the Kingdom is alive and well. They are not necessarily big parties with lots of food and dancing, but rather they are small moments of connection with another person. A knowing smile from someone. They are moments where you feel alive. One thing that is required, however, is being present to those moments, being fully present to another person. The temptation for me can be to check my phone, or to be busy about many things and walk by someone instead of pausing to say hello. In the words of the gospel, God is quietly throwing a party and hoping I will come. And I can be too busy.
Let’s see if we can say yes to all the parties that God is trying to invite us to. In quiet and in-between moments of our lives, let’s see if we can say, “Yes, God, I am here. I am present. I will enjoy the moment you give me.” And this weekend, let’s say “yes” to the parish party, the kermes. Not only will we enjoy delicious food, but there are going to be plenty of good people. Don’t say no!
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