We
are invited to a banquet, yet, incredibly, so many of the invited guests will
not come. Some are too busy to fit the
banquet into their busy schedules.
Others cannot be bothered. Others
think that there are more interesting things to do, that there are other things
to occupy their time. Yes, even though
this is a wonderful banquet that is incomparable to anything else, many will
choose not to come.
Jesus is present here in our Church, his
real presence is with us, yet so many choose not to come. Some have what they think are legitimate
excuses. Some have busy schedules – they
would rather sleep in or spend time with their families. Some have had their feelings hurt by the
Church or by a priest, or they don’t feel welcome when they go to mass. As a priest, I am always trying to find ways
to make Jesus present in our community, and that is the duty and responsibility
of all of us. We are the Body of Christ –
we are to truly reflect Jesus and his teaching in the way we live, in the way
were are community. Lord Jesus, please
lead us and guide us to truly be your Body here on earth. May we extend the invitation to your banquet
to all.
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