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Campus Ministry Reflections
The Gospel for this upcoming Sunday is a challenging one. In this parable of the wedding feast, those originally invited to the king’s wedding feast refuse the invitation, and so he sends word to the “highways and byways” to invite any and all in order to fill his hall with guests. Jesus seems to be flinging open wide the doors of the Kingdom. But then, in the second part of the parable, one of the invitees is turned away for not wearing a wedding garment. Huh? What is happening here? First you invite this person, then kick him out for not following the dress code? I suppose this might feel a bit like when we invite our non-Catholic friends to Mass, but then (as politely as we can) explain that they should not receive Holy Communion. This is not because we don’t want to include them, but because we want them to know what this means, that it is not an empty symbol for us but a profound statement and commitment, a “sacrament,” literally an “oath.” Ironically, what may seem exclusionary is, in fact, meant to respect one’s religious liberty as well as to invite them to something truly meaningful. Perhaps the focus of the second part of the parable is less about the invitation and more about how we accept the invitation? The door is open! But what does it mean for us or call from us to walk through that door? -- Fr. Thom
*This Saturday, October 10th, the Rosary will be moved to 9:30 am.
Instagram Live We will be live streaming the 10:30 am Mass on Instagram each Sunday. Follow us @saucampusmin!
Volunteers Needed We are looking for a few volunteers to help clean pews after Masses every Sunday and some Saturdays. Please contact Fr. Thom at hennenthomasj@sau.edu if you're interested!
This week, Fr. Thom and Meg learn more about how each came to decide on their college majors. Plus, listen to find out what shows and books they're watching and reading!
Have a question about a program or event going on in Campus Ministry? Got an idea for something you'd like to see happen? EMAIL US at ministry@sau.edu.
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Campus Ministry Reflections
October is one of my favorite times of the year. The colors of the changing leaves are gorgeous. The not-quite-winter chill in the air is just cold enough for cozy sweaters and warm tea but not cold enough for winter coats. I am unashamed to admit my love for pumpkin spice lattes. Halloween is coming, and my apartment has pumpkins and bats everywhere. The Church also celebrates some stellar saints this month - St. Therese of Lisieux, Pope St. John Paul II, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Ignatius of Antioch. And the entire month is dedicated to the Rosary! For me, October feels a bit like an Advent before Advent, a renewal of my prayer before the time of preparation. Celebrating so many holy men and women, including Mary, the Mother of God, and doing it all while enjoying the beauty of fall - does it get much better than that? As L. M. Montgomery wrote in Anne of Green Gables, “I’m so glad I live in a world with Octobers.” -- Lauren
Instagram Live We will be live streaming the 10:30 am Mass on Instagram each Sunday. Follow us @saucampusmin!
Volunteers Needed We are looking for a few volunteers to help clean pews after Masses every Sunday and some Saturdays. Please contact Fr. Thom at hennenthomasj@sau.edu if you're interested!
This week, Fr. Thom and Meg learn more about how each came to decide on their college majors. Plus, listen to find out what shows and books they're watching and reading!
Have a question about a program or event going on in Campus Ministry? Got an idea for something you'd like to see happen? EMAIL US at ministry@sau.edu.
