Oct 28, 2014 - 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading - Isaiah 25: 6-10a
The Lord will provide richly for His people.

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 23:1-6
The Lord is our Shepherd

Second Reading - Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20
Paul tells the Philippians that God provides whatever he needs

gospel Reading - Matthew 22:1-14
Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a wedding feast.
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Three kinds of banquet are presented to us today.  The first (Isaiah) is on a mountain, overlooking all the world in glory and majesty.

The second (psalm 23) is in a pasture, an oasis of quiet and peace within the dark variety of life's toil and pain.

The third (gospel) is at a wedding, lavish and by invitation only.

How do you envision the heavenly banquet?

I am moved by the first reading and the Psalm 23.

The Lord GOD will wipe away
the tears from every face;
the reproach of his people he will remove
from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said:
"Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.

R/ (6cd) I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
 
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
 
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
 
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
 
And I agree with Paul in the 2nd reading....I have known abundance and I have known need...and I can do all things in him who strengthens me.   - It is truly only through God that I am satisfied.  How about you?