Today’s Catholic Reflection
In Ezekiel, the Lord speaks of restoring His holiness. He will gather His people from distant lands and cleanse them of their impurities. He promises to give them new hearts and spirits. This change will help them live according to His laws. They will be His people, and He will be their God.
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a parable about a king preparing a wedding feast for his son. When the invited guests refuse to come, the king sends his servants to invite anyone they can find. The hall fills with guests. Yet, one guest is without a wedding garment and is cast out. This shows that many are invited to the Kingdom of heaven, but only the prepared and worthy will stay.