The story of the Rich Man and Lazurus is not only a warning about the fact that we can be so distracted by wealth that we forget the people around us, it is also a reminder that our faith is judged not as much by what we say, but by what we do.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C21 – 28-Sep-25”
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At the most basic level, the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus warns us that God expects us to give out of all the good things we receive; that even those we see as outcast and forgotten are not forgotten by God.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C21 – 28-Sep-25”
I'm going to tell you a story today, about a little boy, about your age. The boy had all the really good toys. He had robots that you could move with remote controls. He had planes that actually flew.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C21 – 28-Sep-25”
Those who are faithful in small things will also be faithful in larger things. When we're faithful in the small things like giving a portion of our financial resources to the work of the Church, it helps prepare us to be faithful when a lot more is asked of us.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C20 – 21-Sep-25”
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The gospel writer reminds us this week that we need to be faithful in the small things to prepare us to be faithful in the larger things. It makes a lot of sense.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C20 – 21-Sep-25”
I was actually quite a bit older than you when I learned how to ride a bicycle. The first part was learning how to ride without the little wheels on the back that helped me keep my balance.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C20 – 21-Sep-25”
We'll never be able to match the constancy and effort that God puts into seeking out the lost. We can, however, do our part to show others that God loves them. We can do this by what we say, as you've heard several times in this very service.… Read the rest “Office Meditation for Proper C19 – 14-Sep-25”
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This week's gospel reading is all about finding lost things and, of course, we all recognize that the way the sheep, and coins, and brother are sought is the way God seeks each of us: tirelessly and without fail.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C19 – 14-Sep-25”
A few years ago, our cat got outside when we weren't looking. We don't let our cats go outside because they get in fights with other cats and can get hurt. So, we were worried about the cat and, for the next several days we would go outside, look through the bushes, and call her name.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C19 – 14-Sep-25”
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We've been talking about the cost of discipleship, but we should also consider the cost of a world without disciples. That would be a world that would not hear of the love of God for them and all people.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C18 – 7-Sep-25”