"Cast your nets on the other side of the boat." Jesus says. Some people are looking for things of value, something that will last. Others are looking to make a difference in this world.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 3C – 4-May-25”
How do we see Jesus' presence in our lives? It's not likely that we'll see him in the body, but we can see him in the work that God carries out through the body of Christ known as the Church.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 2C – 27-Apr-25”
At Easter we celebrate the final victory: the power of God's love is greater than any other power, even the power of sin and death. There are those among us and around us, who need to see the power of that love in ways they can touch.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter C – 20-Apr-25”
Today we remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem at the head of a crowd. But we also need to remember that this is the one who described his mission and purpose as being a servant to all.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Palm Sunday C – 13-Apr-25”
When Mary washed Jesus' feet, it was a loving act of service. An act prompted by her love for him and to honor him. In the same way, we have opportunities to give of what we have to honor Jesus and to show what he means to us, to also share the love he taught us with others in our world.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 5c – 6-Apr-25”
The parables from today's scripture talk a lot about God's care and concern for people who have wandered off, but we should also be aware of God's love for people who, regardless of the status of their relationship with God, are suffering and hurting, in need for the most basic things.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 4C – 30-Mar-25”
What does it take for us to thrive, to bear fruit, to make a difference in this world? One thing that is part of bearing that fruit is to help others to thrive. Sometimes the needs are obvious: food, clothing, shelter, safety.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 3C – 23-Mar-25”
Jesus compared his task to that of a mother hen. What does the mother hen do? It makes sure that none of hers are left out or forgotten. It makes sure that they are fed and have a safe place to stay.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 2C – 16-Mar-25”
One way to look at the temptations that Jesus faced is to recognize that they are real concerns that might cause anyone to think they had to secure their lives instead of relying on God to provide real security.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Lent 1C – 9-Mar-25”
The story about the transfiguration is primarily one about the disciples coming to the realization of who Jesus is. They discover both that he is the One sent by God and also that the One sent by God isn't going to behave exactly as they expected.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Transfiguration C – 2-Mar-25”