Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord 22C): Banquet reality

People helping themselves to food at a banquet
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What if meals weren’t just about food, but about reordering society itself?

Karoline Lewis reflects on Luke 14:1, 7–14, reminding us that meals in the Gospel aren’t quick or transactional—they are spaces of deep hospitality, honor, and true sharing. Around the table, everyone is fed, welcomed, and seen.

How might we embody this kind of banquet reality in our own lives?

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