October 9 – Pentecost 17

Isaiah 25:1-9

Isaiah has a vision of the great feast at which God not only provides the best of everything, but also wipes all tears from our eyes.

Philippians 4:1-9

Paul’s words bless the church with peace both in individual relationships as well as in the whole community.

Matthew 22:1-14

Again Jesus tells a parable.  This time he uses the image of a wedding banquet with an open invitation to speak about the reign of God.