Discussion Questions for Sunday's Readings 
Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (28A), October 12, 2008
From the Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University


SUNDAY READINGS

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Questions on Sunday's Readings for use by discussion groups, 
prayer groups, or for individual prayer.
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First Reading
Isaiah, Chapter 25, Verses 6-10a

1. In what way does banquet imagery describe fullness of life in the presence of God? How can a feast of juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines be a sacramental vision of the universe?

2. God will destroy the veil (whatever separates the people from the divine presence of God). And he will also destroy death and wipe away all tears from every face. Which of these images speaks to you? Explain.


Second Reading
Philippians, Chapter 4, Verses, 12-14, 19-20

1. Paul says that all his strength and sustenance came from God. All of Sunday’s readings show God bestowing gifts on us without measure. Explain how you might put “friends” in the gift-without-measure category.

2. How did the Philippians imitate God in their self-giving sacrifice for Paul? Do you “measure” when you give? How could you measure a little less?


Gospel
Matthew, Chapter 22, Verses 1-14

1. What does the Father give us in the Eucharistic banquet? What hungers are filled?

2. How does the Eucharistic banquet not only sustain life but also transfigure it?

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By Anne Osdieck of the Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University 
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