Jesus taught that one should invite the poor, crippled, lame, and blind instead of friends, family, or wealthy neighbors, who might only invite us back in return.
Jesus teaches that the reward for hosting the less fortunate is a blessing from God, due to their inability to repay the favor.
Jesus’s teaching encourages generosity and selfless giving rather than social networking or seeking a return on investment.
Jesus challenges us to rethink on the way we send out dinner invitations.
Even in parish gatherings, we must be conscious of who we associate with and who to invite. Invitation are to be sent to all, rich and poor alike.
We are to guard against the tendency to only invite those would likely invite us back.
It is God that rewards. Our hospitality and generosity to those who can’t reciprocate, are guaranteed blessing at the resurrection of the righteous.
As Christians, the Lord wants us to do things with love and generosity. We are to move away from self-interest and social gain to selfless love and generosity.
Have a wonderful week
