Tag Archives: Year A Proper 23

Love and marriage

Today’s readings include the golden calf incident during the Exodus, and the parable of the wedding banquet  You may have seen, as I did, the story this week of a young girl who chose a new, white suit in which … Continue reading

Posted in lectionary reflection, sermon | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Matthew 22: The wedding banquet

Is it just me, or does the parable related in this Sunday’s Gospel have something of a dreamlike – or even nightmarish – quality? Perhaps it’s because the action is all on the level of emotion and reaction: invitation, expectation, … Continue reading

Posted in other words, sermon preparation | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments