August 21.   Wedding feasts.  “Why would someone not want to go to a wedding especially a traditional one that goes on for a day or two with lots of family, friends, food and drink, I wonder.” “Maybe too busy.”  “Can’t afford to dress up.” “Not really interested, or in the people involved.” Reasons came from men and women. “I think it’s mostly men, who don’t see such religious or cultural things as relevant.  Ask yourself too why there are so few men in church these days?”  Scripture:   The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son and sent his servants to call those invited but they would not come. Matt 22:1-14.  Pope Francis. Catechesis is a proclamation of the word and is always centred on that word, yet it also demands a suitable environment, an attractive presentation and the use of eloquent symbols.   Every dimension of the person should be inserted in a communal journey of hearing and response.   EG 166. JUBILEE.  Surely we need to “abound in hope” (cf. Rom 15:13), so that we may bear credible and attractive witness to the faith and love that dwell in our hearts; that our faith may be joyful and our charity enthusiastic; and that each of us may be able to offer a smile, a small gesture of friendship, a kind look, a ready ear, a good deed, in the knowledge that, in the Spirit of Jesus, these can become, for those who receive them, rich seeds of hope.  SNC 18   Act and pray. For the needs of families of all kinds to grow in love and acceptance as witnesses of their faith.