OPINION — A town can have beautiful public spaces and still leave some of its people feeling outside the circle. A gathering may be lively. A meeting may be well organized. Yet the most important question could be about the neighbor who did not make it through the door.
Fountain Hills has a landscape that encourages people to spend time outdoors and enjoy the company of others. But not everyone reaches community life by the same route. A resident may be caring for a spouse, coping with limited mobility, or finding that a once-simple trip has become difficult.
Jesus once challenged his listeners to think carefully about whom they invited to their tables. His teaching pushed beyond hospitality that is convenient or likely to be repaid. It asked people to notice those who are easily left out.
