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Offering Meditation for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-April-24 (Luke 24:36b-48)

In that experience the disciples had of Jesus after the resurrection, their minds and hearts were comforted, their minds were opened to understand the scriptures and the ministry that Jesus was calling them to from then on.
In the same way the Church has the task of standing with people who are oppressed and burdened by deep concerns, we teach people how to understand the scriptures, we prepare ourselves for the ministry that God has called us to do.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 3b – 14-April-24”

Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-April-24 (Luke 24:36b-48)

What the disciples experienced that convinced them that Jesus was to be a continuing presence in their lives first frightened them, but as he showed them how it fit into the ministry and teaching, he had already given them, they were reassured, emboldened, and empowered.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 3b – 14-April-24”

Children’s Moment for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-Apr-24 (Luke 24:36b-48 and John 3:1-7)

We have two different stories from the gospels today, one from Luke and the other from John. Both of them are stories about the disciples meeting Jesus after he rose from the dead. John tells us that Jesus met his disciples on the shore of the Galilean Sea where they had gone back to fishing.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 3b – 14-April-24”

Offering Meditation for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (Acts 4:32-35)

In our scripture from Acts for today, the early Church is described as sharing all things together. While we don't have all our possessions in common like the early Church, we do share a common mission and common ministries.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 2b – 7-April-24”

Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (John 20:19-31)

"It was the first day of the week and his disciples were together." That sounds like us, right now. Even if we're all alone in the room, when we gather at the Table, all who've shared this feast of remembrance gather with us...… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2b – 7-April-24”

Children’s Moment for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (John 20:19-31)

We have some other stories today of the disciples seeing Jesus after the resurrection. All of them were amazed. Some of them doubted and needed more proof. Thomas needed to actually touch Jesus in order to believe it.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 2b – 7-April-24”

Offering Meditation for Easter Sunday B – 31-March-24

31-March-24 (John 20:1-18)

However you consider the events of that "first day of the week" all those years ago, one thing is clear: The event changed the disciples forever. They changed from a ragtag bunch of followers that were hiding in an upper room to a group that changed the world with what they have found.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter Sunday B – 31-March-24”

Children’s Moment for Easter B – 31-March-24

31-Mar-24 (John 20:1-18)

The gospel story for today talks about a lot of people seeing Jesus after the resurrection. When you see something important what do you do?[Wait for answers]
One of the most important things we can do is to tell people about what we've seen ourselves.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter B – 31-March-24”

Table Meditation for Easter B 31-March-24

31-Mar-24 (John 20:1-18)

We come to this table to remember the death of Jesus but, in a way, we're also remembering Jesus' resurrection. We know that Jesus is our host here at the Table, so in coming, we remember that he lives and is with us in this very moment. … Read the rest “Table Meditation for Easter B 31-March-24”

Offering Meditation for Palm Sunday – 24-March-24

24-March-24 (Mark 11:1-11)

How is the love of God demonstrated? Jesus shows us that the love of God comes humbly, not with the trappings of power and the force of fear, but humbly, riding on the back of a donkey. Jesus shows us that the love of God comes to walk with the people the others forget about, to lift up those who are oppressed, to care for those in need.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Palm Sunday – 24-March-24”

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Offering Meditation for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-April-24 (Luke 24:36b-48)

Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-April-24 (Luke 24:36b-48)

Children’s Moment for Easter 3b – 14-April-24

14-Apr-24 (Luke 24:36b-48 and John 3:1-7)

Offering Meditation for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (Acts 4:32-35)

Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (John 20:19-31)

Children’s Moment for Easter 2b – 7-April-24

7-April-24 (John 20:19-31)

Offering Meditation for Easter Sunday B – 31-March-24

31-March-24 (John 20:1-18)

Children’s Moment for Easter B – 31-March-24

31-Mar-24 (John 20:1-18)

Table Meditation for Easter B 31-March-24

31-Mar-24 (John 20:1-18)

Offering Meditation for Palm Sunday – 24-March-24

24-March-24 (Mark 11:1-11)