On the heels of the Reformation, it might seem strange to celebrate the festival of all saints. The Church has always honored the believers who have gone before them (and that’s what every saint is).

During the Middle Ages, most relied upon the Roman Catholic church to tell them what the Bible said about God’s truth and his plan of salvation. Over time, the purity and clarity of God’s Word was rejected and replaced by the thoughts of men.

Our readings focus on joyous feasting with the Lord. In Isaiah, we hear the sumptuous details of the marvelous meal that God provides for all people. But it is more than just the food that grabs our attention.

Our readings focus on joyous feasting with the Lord. In Isaiah, we hear the sumptuous details of the marvelous meal that God provides for all people. But it is more than just the food that grabs our attention.

Eventually, we all let things slide. Over time, we grow accustomed to the way things are. We develop bad habits that go unchecked. We live in ways that aren’t just relaxed, but lax.

Is the Lord just? Too often, we see injustice in our world. Some make sinful choices and immediately reap the consequences. Others seem to get away with it scot-free.

Is God fair? Without much reflection, we may answer too quickly. God is all powerful. Powerful humans and institutions that are unfair are often self-serving and insatiable. Our God is nothing like that. But that does not mean that our God is fair.