Homily 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - August 31, 2025
Today's readings can be found here . Have you ever planned a wedding reception and tried to work out a seating chart? My wife and I assisted our son and daughter in law with their wedding seating. It’s always a challenge. Who should sit where? Which people should NOT sit together? Where should the tables for the bride and groom’s parents be placed? There are so many family dynamics that need to be considered when making the arrangements. If you’ve attended a wedding reception, I’m sure one of the first things you’ve thought about is where you’re going to sit and who you’re sitting with. Have you been to a wedding with open seating and the chairs are leaning against the table? Or there’s something on a seat to reserve it? I’ve attended a wedding where my wife and I sat in the back sitting with the photographer. This meant we were one of the last tables to be called up to the buffet. ...