The man at the Pool of Siloam had been there a long time. There were probably some folks who had actually noticed him, sitting on the outskirts, trying to move when in order to be healed, but it was Jesus who noticed him and did something about it.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 6C – 25-May-25”
Jesus says that people will know us by how we love God's other children. But what does that look like. When Jesus announced his ministry, he said that he was sent by God to visit the sick and suffering and those in prison, that he was sent by God to help others in their needs, that his proclamation of "the acceptable year of the Lord" was to be evidenced by concrete actions of love and mercy.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 5C – 18-May-25”
Jesus' sheep hear his voice and listen to it. How can we tell if we are listening? We can tell when we're doing the same things that Jesus did. We can tell when we're visiting the sick and dying, when we're caring for the poor and those whom society tends to forget, when we're welcoming the outsiders and strangers.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 4C – 11-May-25”
"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”