The Gospel Passage today tells us of a Parable in which many were invited and yet those guests did not attend and even offered excuses to why they couldnt come to the banquet. 
We too are invited to at least 52 Banquets a year.  Do we go?  Or do we make excuses too?
Christmas is also just around the corner and have we prepared our hearts for Him Who came to save us?

How are the above intertwined and what can we still do?  Listen...