Pope Leo offered encouragement not to become discouraged, reflecting on the Gospel of this Sunday’s Mass. Before leading the midday Angelus this October 11, the Holy Father noted how we “are clothed like a bride in the white garment of Baptism,” and the wedding feast spoken about by Jesus “is ours.” Here is the full text of his brief reflection: ~ In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus speaks of the wedding feast prepared by a king for his son (cf. Mt 22:1–14). A son’s wedding is a special occasion for any family, and this happy father wants to share his joy with everyone.  He prepares a banquet and invites many people.  Saint Thomas Aquinas says that goodness, by its very nature, tends to spread: “Bonum dicitur diffusivum sui” (Summa Theologiae, I, q. 5, a. 4, ad 2). The image in the narrative expresses this idea in the context of our lived experience.  When something good happens, it kindles Read More…

We are among the main characters: Pope’s reflection