Proper 23A

• Isaiah 25.1-9
• Philippians 4.1-9
• Matthew 22.1-14

Homily

Mullah Nasruddin is one of the great comic creations of Islam. Many stories are told of his sayings and doings. One is remarkably similar to the parable Jesus told. One day, so goes one story, Nasruddin was invited to a banquet. He turned up at the door, but was refused permission.