Embracing Jesus’ invitation with all our heart

Maria Foss reflects on the Gospel readings for the twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, scheduled for October 10 and 11, 2026.

Foss examines the parable of a royal wedding where invited guests reject the king's invitation, leading the king to open the doors to anyone found on the streets and highways. While the story illustrates God's generosity by including outsiders, Foss notes the tension when a guest is cast out for not wearing a wedding garment. She observes that the king addresses the man as a friend, suggesting the king may be offering the guest a chance to explain his lack of preparation rather than simply issuing an accusation.