Many Are Called, All Are Chosen

What does it mean to be properly “dressed” for God’s banquet? In this reflection on Matthew 22, Sr. Alice Gerdeman explores Jesus’ strange and challenging parable of the wedding banquet—and the surprising idea that the “wedding garment” might be something God gives us to wear. Drawing on a powerful story about a man she visited shortly before his execution, Sr. Alice reflects on the many garments we may be invited to put on throughout our lives: compassion, mercy, reconciliation, justice, hope, and love. And when Jesus says, “Many are called, but few are chosen,” Sr. Alice asks a different question: What if everyone is chosen? God’s banquet is open to all. The garments of grace are waiting. We only have to raise our arms and let God put them on us. What garment might God be inviting you to wear today? by Sr. Alice Gerdeman, CDP You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can read the reflection and sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GodSpaceCommunity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts or at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠godspacecommunity.com/providencepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky is an international community of Catholic sisters with a mission to be witnesses of God's Providence. We place our trust in God as we care for God's people. Connect with the sisters at ⁠⁠⁠⁠CDPKentucky.org⁠⁠⁠⁠. Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson #ProvidencePodcast #GodSpace #AllAreChosen #Matthew22 #FaithForRealLife