A wedding garment of mercy

Deacon Greg Kandra Guest explains that the Gospel parable of the wedding feast focuses on how people respond to God's invitation rather than physical clothing. In a reflection for the Diocese of Covington, Kandra Guest notes that the king in the story represents God, who is more concerned with how people live than with their outward appearance.

Kandra Guest suggests that the proper attire for the feast is a way of life characterized by holiness, humility, and justice. He references St. Paul’s advice to the Colossians, which uses a garment metaphor to describe the Christian journey. According to Kandra Guest, believers are called to clothe themselves in compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love.