Putting God’s Kingdom First and Not Being Kicked Out of the Divine Wedding Banquet

Father Rich Tomkosky of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown says Jesus challenges people to make God's kingdom their highest priority. In a reflection, Tomkosky explains that the kingdom represents living the Catholic faith on earth, which leads to the heavenly kingdom in eternity.

Tomkosky notes that people often prioritize work, studies, family, hobbies, or sports over God. He compares this to the parable of the wedding banquet, where invited guests chose their own businesses or farms instead of attending the feast. To avoid this, Tomkosky suggests that growing in prayer and spiritual life is the key to putting God first. He advises people to gauge their spiritual maturity by checking if they maintain the same level of prayer during good times as they do during difficult times.