The Parable of the Marriage feast symbolises the Messianic banquet and we can view it in 3 sections namely, the two calls to proper guests (vs. 2-7), a call to the outcast (Vs. 8-10) and a sorting out at the wedding party (vs. 11-14). The invitation is a free act of the kindness of God though we know God is not obliged to invite. The wedding garment represents a transformed life reflected in good deeds. Sinners who are invited are expected to repent. So God invites 'many' to be part of the Kingdom but only 'a few' are chosen by God. This invitation must be accepted, followed by loving responses since proper behaviour is evidenced by being chosen. Here Matthew distinguishes between the initial call of salvation and the final election and perseverance. As such followers of Christ are warned against complacency which is a disease to many who were baptised yet prefer to remain lukewarm in their commitment to the Christian communities e.g. BECs and involvement in parish ministries which includes outreach to the poor and the marginalized in society.

In the first reading, Prophet Ezekiel spelt out the ultimate purpose of God's plan with Israel which is that the whole world may know the One True God. In v. 26 the phrase "new heart and new spirit" implies a transformed mind and heart. The heart is the seat of thinking and loving, so we are invited to live a life in accordance to God's will.