The Memorial of Saint Bernard

Today's readings explore the theme of invitation and transformation — what it means to truly respond when God calls. Ezekiel proclaims a God who promises to cleanse and renew his people from the inside out, while the Gospel presents a parable about a royal wedding feast and what it costs to show up unprepared. On the feast of Saint Bernard, a man whose whole life was a wholehearted yes to that call, these readings invite us to listen for what genuine response looks like. Today's Readings: • First Reading: Ezekiel 36:23-28 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 • Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14