
The Invitation Is Still Open (Twenty-eighth Ordinary)
Jesus responded by telling still more stories. “God’s kingdom,” he said, “is like a king who threw a wedding banquet for his son. He sent out servants to call in
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Jesus responded by telling still more stories. "God's kingdom," he said, "is like a king who threw a wedding banquet for his son. He sent out servants to call in the invited guests. And they wouldn't come! He sent out another round of servants. instructing them to tell the guests, 'Look. everything is on the table, the prime rib is ready for carving. Come to the wedding feast!' ... That's what I mean when I say, 'Many are invited; only a few make it.'"
- Matthew 22: 1 - 4, 14
Being a Christian is a life in union with Christ, and true evangelisation stems directly from this spiritual bond. The more united we are in Christ, the better able we will be to carry out together the mission that he entrusts to us. This spirituality continues the daily expression of missionary discipleship.
- 100th anniversary of World Mission Day, October 2026

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