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Patriarch of Romania: The radiant garment of the soul is the presence of God’s grace within us

During the Divine Liturgy, Patriarch Daniel used the Wedding Feast parable to explain salvation and the Church, stressing that God’s love is universal. He urged believers to respond with faith, prayer, good works, and to keep the garment of grace through confession and mercy.

“The radiant garment of a faithful and pure soul is the very presence of God’s grace within us,” Patriarch Daniel of Romania said on Sunday during the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of St George at the Patriarchal Residence.

In his homily, the Patriarch explained the parable of the Wedding Feast of the King’s Son, highlighting its central teachings concerning salvation, the Church and Christian life.

He explained that the king who prepares the wedding feast is God the Father, while the king’s son is the Lord Jesus Christ. The bride represents the Church, namely all peoples called to salvation through faith and Baptism.

“Pagan peoples were also called to salvation because the love of the Heavenly King is universal and embraces all humanity. Although it favours some, it excludes no one,” Patriarch Daniel said.

Referring to the wedding garment, he emphasised that all people are called to salvation, but those who respond to God’s call through faith, prayer, a pure life and good works become the chosen.

“The Gospel of the call to salvation is linked to the mystery of our freedom: Do we respond to God’s call or reject it? Do we clothe our souls in the new garment of sanctifying grace and a pure life, or do we wear the worn-out garment of sin?” he asked.

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