Intro to Sunday Readings

28th Sunday of Year A

October 15, 2023

FEATURED VIDEOSBishop GolkaJeff CavinsCardinal TagleFr. Langeh, CMFCatholic Women PreachFr. A Paul's PresentationsFr. Andrew Ricci: Themes in the Mass Readings

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the parable of the Wedding Feast in the Gospel of Matthew and its parallel in Isaiah, pointing out that God is preparing a banquet in heaven and all are invited, but those who want to go are challenged to respond properly to the invitation.

Bishop James Golka, Bishop of Colorado Springs, when he was still Rector of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island, Nebraska (2020), before his appointment by the Holy See in 2021. To view his current reflections go to 2023 Reflections.

Jeff Cavins is the creator of The Great Adventure Bible Study program, and the founding host of the Television Show Life on the Rock on EWTN

Cardinal Tagle is the host of The Word Exposed a Catholic television program produced by the Jesuit Communications.

Father Jude Thaddeus Langeh Baseband is Major Superior of Claretians in Cameroon and President of African Claretians (ACLA).

Preaching for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Casey Stanton invites us to say “yes” to the invitation to the feast of synodality:

Preaching for the Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time, María Soledad offers a reflection on preparing for the feast God has planned for us

Petra Dankova preaches for the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A Homily 2023

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Fr. Andrew is pastor of the Cathedral of Christ the King and four other parishes in the Diocese of Superior.

1st Reading – Isaiah 25:6-10a

On the mountain of the Lord there will be a feast with rich food and choice wines. There will be no sorrow, only joy, for the hand of the Lord will rest on this mountain.

Psalm – 23:1-6

“I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” Psalm 23 is always popular, but note the table that God sets before us!

2nd Reading – Philippians 4:12-14,19-20

Whether in abundance or need, all things are possible with Christ who strengthens us. We call upon the Lord, trusting that God will supply all our needs.

Gospel – Matthew 22:1-14

Jesus offers a parable where the Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a wedding feast. Many are invited, but not all accept the invitation or come prepared.