00:00Parable of the guests at the banquet.
00:02In the kingdom of Alegreterra, there lived a very kind king named King Benício.
00:06King Benício loved his people and always sought ways to make them happy.
00:10One day, he decided to throw a grand banquet to celebrate the bountiful harvest.
00:14And to thank everyone for their hard work.
00:17King Benicius sent messengers throughout the kingdom,
00:19Inviting the most important people, the nobles and close friends, to the grand banquet.
00:24The messengers delivered the invitations on golden scrolls.
00:28sealed with the royal coat of arms, each combi telícia.
00:31Come celebrate with us at the grand banquet.
00:34There will be delicious food, cheerful music, and lots of fun.
00:37The day of the banquet arrived, and the castle hall was beautifully decorated with colorful flowers.
00:43Bright ribbons and twinkling lights.
00:45The cooks prepared delicious dishes.
00:48with roasted meats, fresh fruit, soft breads and tasty sweets.
00:53The musicians tuned their instruments, ready to play cheerful and lively music.
00:57King Benício was radiant, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the guests.
01:03But, to his great surprise, no one showed up.
01:06He waited, and waited, and waited.
01:09But the banquet hall remained empty.
01:12Worried, King Benicio summoned his messengers and asked,
01:15Why did nobody come to the banquet?
01:17Did you deliver the invitations correctly?
01:20The messengers replied,
01:22Yes, Your Majesty.
01:23We delivered all the invitations personally.
01:25But when we went to pick up the guests, they made excuses for not coming.
01:29The first messenger recounted,
01:32I went to Duke Richard's house,
01:33But he said he was too busy taking care of his business.
01:37and there was no time for a banquet.
01:39The second messenger said,
01:41I went to Countess Adelaide's house,
01:43But she said she was too busy trying on a new dress and didn't want to.
01:48Wasting time at parties.
01:49The third messenger reported,
01:51I went to Baron Teodoro's house.
01:53But he said he was too busy inspecting his new lands.
01:56and could not attend the banquet.
01:58King Benicio was very sad and disappointed.
02:02He had prepared everything with such care,
02:04But nobody bothered to show up.
02:07He felt rejected and misunderstood.
02:09But then, he had an idea.
02:11If the important guests don't want to come to my banquet,
02:14I will invite other people,
02:17said King Benício with determination.
02:19Messengers, go to the streets right now!
02:21and call all the poor,
02:23The sick, the hungry, and the needy are for my banquet.
02:27Tell them there is food and joy for everyone.
02:30The messengers obeyed promptly.
02:32and they ran through the streets of the city,
02:34inviting everyone they met.
02:36Soon, the castle hall began to fill up.
02:39of humble and needy people.
02:41There were beggars with torn clothes,
02:43patients in wheelchairs,
02:45Hungry orphans and grieving widows.
02:48King Benício greeted everyone with a radiant smile.
02:51He led them to tables laden with delicious food.
02:54and encouraged them to eat as much as they wanted.
02:56The musicians began to play cheerful music.
02:59And people started dancing and singing together.
03:02The banquet hall was filled with joy and gratitude.
03:05Poor and needy people
03:07They had never experienced such abundance and happiness in their lives.
03:11They felt loved and valued by King Benício.
03:14King Benício was also very happy.
03:16He realized that true joy
03:18It wasn't about pleasing the rich and powerful.
03:21but in helping those in need
03:22and share the love with everyone.
03:25He learned that kindness and generosity
03:27They are rewarded with true happiness.
03:29Meanwhile, he and his nobles and close friends of the king,
03:32who had refused the invitation,
03:34They heard about the joy and abundance at the banquet.
03:37Remorseful, they decided to go to the castle.
03:40hoping to be forgiven and admitted to the party.
03:42But when they arrived at the banquet hall,
03:45King Benício greeted them with a serious look.
03:47You were invited to my banquet,
03:50But they made excuses not to come.
03:52You preferred your own businesses,
03:54her dresses and her lands in my company
03:56and the joy of sharing with others now.
03:59The banquet is full of people who value love and kindness.
04:04There's no more room for you here.
04:06said King Benício.
04:07The nobles and close friends of the king were ashamed and saddened.
04:11They realized they had missed a great opportunity.
04:14to experience true happiness.
04:17They learned that selfishness and greed
04:19They had been prevented from enjoying the joy of sharing and loving their neighbor.
04:23And so, King Benício continued to reign with wisdom and kindness.
04:27always reminding everyone that true value lies in love,
04:31in generosity and compassion.
04:33And the kingdom of Happy Land became a place of peace.
04:36harmony and happiness,
04:37where everyone was welcome and valued.
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