The Upside-Down Kingdom

“The Royal Invitation”

October 11, 2026

 

In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as a wedding feast — a celebration overflowing with joy, welcome, and abundance. Yet many ignore the king’s invitation, and others try to enter on their own terms. The Upside‑Down Kingdom confronts both indifference and self‑reliance. We come because the King calls, and we come clothed in Christ, the true wedding garment. Today we hear the urgency and the grace of God’s summons, and we rejoice that He has made us worthy to share in His feast.