what is the gospel for october 15 2023

The Gospel reading for October 15, 2023, is from the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. In this passage, Jesus speaks to the chief priests and elders in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his sons wedding". The king invites many guests, but they refuse to come, so he sends his servants to invite anyone they can find. The hall is filled with guests, but when the king sees a man without a wedding garment, he orders him to be bound and thrown into the outer darkness. Jesus concludes the parable by saying, "Many are called, but few are chosen". This passage emphasizes the importance of accepting Gods invitation to the kingdom of heaven and being prepared for it.