León XIV: «El bien que ofrecemos no siempre es comprendido, reconocido o apreciado»

Pope Leo XIV said during the Angelus on October 12 that the good offered by the Church is not always understood, recognized, or appreciated, and is sometimes misinterpreted or rejected.

Reflecting on the parable of the wedding banquet, the Pope noted that when good things happen, they should encourage people to include others in their happiness. He cited Saint Thomas Aquinas to explain that good naturally tends to spread. Rather than becoming discouraged when faced with rejection, the Pope suggested following the example of the king in the parable, who expanded the wedding invitation to include more people instead of canceling the festivities.

The Pope explained that the wedding feast represents God's invitation to share in joy, with the king representing God the Father, the groom representing Jesus, and the bride representing the Church. He described Christian joy as something deep, real, and concrete that manifests in daily life, workplaces, and homes.