The Holy Spirit is meant for us to be a sign of God's presence with us, to help us to recognize that God's presence is always nearby. But the writer of James warns us, that the one who does not show love to their brothers and sisters here on Earth that they have seen cannot truly love God whom they have not seen.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 6a – 10-May-26”
Have you ever had a really good friend? Someone you could talk to and someone you just couldn't wait to tell about what had happened when you were away from each other?
Wait for answers]
Jesus told his disciples that he was going to go away.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 6a – 10-May-26”
At the Passover meal, with his disciples, Jesus says "I will never leave you orphaned; I am coming to you." He might have been talking about his coming at the end of time, but he was also surely talking about his constant and continued presence in the form of the promised Holy Spirit. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 6a – 10-May-26”
Jesus tells us that, in God's realm, there is a place for everyone, a place they can call home. It's an indication that even those who are usually forgotten should be considered. There are those who hold that the Realm of God is not simply some future hope, but that we should be working to make it a present reality.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 5a – 3-May-26”
When I was young, my family and I went camping a lot, but I do remember one time that we actually stayed in a hotel. I was amazed to see how many rooms there were in the hotel...… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 5a – 3-May-23”
In the Father's house, there are many mansions and Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. But, although there are many mansions, there is only one Table. In God's Realm, we will gather together with all people in all times in all places at the One Table. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 5a – 3-May-26”
Recognizing and hearing the voice of our Shepherd is very important for we who want to be followers of Christ but hearing, recognizing, and doing what the Shepherd says is also important for those not yet in the fold.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Easter 4a – 26-Apr-26”
Have you ever been outside playing or maybe at a store and heard your mom or your dad call your name? [Wait for answers] How did you know it was your mom or dad? [Wait for answers]
Jesus tells his disciples a bit about sheep and their shepherd in the gospel for today.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 4a – 26-Apr-26”
On that last night before his arrest and crucifixion, John tells us that he prayed that all of us would be one. In our Acts passage for today, we see that happening: Day by day, as they spent much time together... … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 4a – 26-Apr-26”
The Church has always struggled with hearing and understanding the voice of our Shepherd. In those awful times when we don't hear right, the Church becomes a very human institution and in terrible need of reform. In those glorious times when we get it right, the Church becomes a beacon and a guide for the world around us, just like that Shepherd's voice. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 4a – 26-Apr-26”