Accepting the Invitation to God’s Feast

The readings for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time use the image of a feast to describe God's invitation to his people.

According to CatholicPhilly, the prophet Isaiah describes a promised feast prepared by God on his holy mountain. This mountain serves as a place of encounter where God meets his people, inviting them to leave the anxieties of daily life to join a banquet of rich food and choice wines.

The liturgy connects this biblical imagery to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday on November 27. While families prepare for reunions and traditional meals, the spiritual focus remains on gathering with loved ones to thank God for the gift of community through shared food, stories, and memories.