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Inspired by Mass readings from Tuesday, November 3, 2026
There’s depth in the ‘Parable of the Great Banquet’
Those who serve others “will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous”
By Tim Trainor
Click here to read Tim Trainor’s reflection from November 3, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
The basic message of the Parable of the Great Banquet is this: The tragedy of the Jewish rejection of Christ has opened the door of salvation to us, the Gentiles. The blessings of the kingdom are now available to all who are living in a state of Grace because they have repented and come to Christ through faith.
Tim Trainor’s reflections: He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. (Luke 5:27)
How did Jesus handle the ‘PsyOp’ in his time?
Practice the revelatory power of God in the Eucharist and align with God
Click here to read John Pearring’s reflection from November 3, 2026. Here’s an excerpt:
Major point there. Rather than strategize a technique to capture a PsyOp, reel it into a net, and splay it on the beach to die, Dean Dwyer properly directs us to practice the revelatory power of God. Such is Jesus’ style—indwelt by the Holy Spirit. Be transformed by the Eucharist, and imitate Jesus who entered the lion’s den and masterfully controlled every consequence and outcome. Don’t invoke yourself. Take Jesus.
John Pearring’s reflections: He said to them, “Ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Luke 10:2)
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