PRAYER MOMENT
Thursday
21 August 2014
A
WEDDING GARMENT
Pause. Be still in God’s presence.
Reading: “How did you get in here,
my friend, without a wedding garment?” (Matt 22:1-14)
Reflection. This is the story of the
wedding feast to which “those who had been invited” would not come. The king
sends his servants to confirm the invitation but they still refused making all
sorts of excuses and even beating up the servants. Finally the king invites anyone
at the crossroads or in Mbare musika. They come but one of them is not wearing a
wedding garment and gets thrown out “into the dark.” What are we to make of the
story? The feast is not only a future event; it is also now. We quickly think
of the Jews as “those who were invited” and refused to come. Jesus may have
meant them but he may also have meant all those who are invited through their
baptism but neglect to follow up or even turn hostile. Those at the crossroads
could be those who really don’t fit into the category of “church people” but
their lives show they have all the right values and so they are welcomed. But
there is this one guy who has no garment. Who is he?
Prayer. Lord, fill us with longing
to “share in the feast” in your kingdom. Help us to hear your gentle invitation
each day.. Amen
David Harold-Barry SJ
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