Matthew 22:1-14
In a parable Jesus uses the image of a wedding banquet to describe God's kingdom or reign. God is portrayed as a king who busied himself for the wedding celebration of his son. However, when everything was ready, the invited guests refused to come for different reasons. Greatly dismayed, the king ordered his servants to go to the highways and the byways and to invite all they could find, regardless if they are good or bad.
In theology, the Reign of God is the fulfillment of God's will for humanity. It is going to be a big celebration in as much as people would certainly enjoy life to the fullest once they start following the ways of God.
We, baptized Christians, belong to those who are invited for the banquet of God. The gospel challenges us to possess the virtue of obedience. Let us show our eagerness to participate in God's celebration by doing our best to observe His commandments everyday of our lives. If we can do this, God will find us properly dressed for the wedding banquet, the dress of integrity.
