No Excuses

Published: Dec. 18, 2014, 1:18 p.m.

We are in the fast which is the preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Christ, Christmas. In their wisdom our forefathers chose the parable of the banquet for this season. As we approach a major celebration and feast, we read this parable about invitations to a party, which is about how people respond to being invited to such a special occasion.