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Twenty-eighth Sunday
of Ordinary Time A

October 15, 2017
Working with the Word

Study of the Readings
Ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al


• Words,     Phrases
To the point
• First Two     Readings
• Experience

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Let the Scriptures Speak

Dennis
Hamm, SJ

The Great Feast, Told Twice

So read Luke 14:16-24 first. Notice that in his setting, a dinner party, Jesus tells the story in response to a guest's dreamy statement: “Blessed is the one who will dine in the kingdom of God.”

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The Word Embodied

John Kavanaugh, SJ

Dressed for the Banquet

This has never been a very attractive story for me. It seems somewhat mercurial and vindictive. Why invite people to the banquet if you are going to reject them? Were not all called and welcome?

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Historical Cultural Context

John J. Pilch

Ancient Table Manners 

The king does something that breaks the rules. He invites non-elites to the wedding feast. Going to the palace, these people will enter a section of the city where they are rarely, if ever, seen.

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Thoughts from the Early Church

Augustine

Without love my confession of the name of Christ even by shedding my blood or offering my body to be burnt will avail me nothing, for I may do this out of a desire for glory.

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Scripture In Depth

Reginald H. Fuller

Jesus’ parables are lifelike, even if they often end on a note of surprise. What invited guest would not only spurn the invitation but actually kill the servants who brought it?

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