The writer of the gospel of Luke calls our attention to the one in ten who returns to Jesus to offer thanks for what he had done. It serves as a reminder that we should never take God's graciousness to us for granted.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C23 – 12-Oct-25”
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Like the lepers in the story from the gospel for today, we don't approach God thinking we're worthy. Rather, we rely solely on the mercy of God to receive us.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C23 – 12-Oct-25”
When someone does something nice for you, what should you do? [Wait for answers.]
Of, course, when someone does something good for you, you should thank them. Our story for today talks about 10 lepers. Those were people with a really bad disease of the skin that made people stay away from them.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C23 – 12-Oct-25”
In the parable, Jesus talks about the relationship of servant and master. I think it's important not to take our relationship with God too lightly, but it's also important not to live in terror of God. God loves us and wants us to experience life to the fullest.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C22 – 5-Oct-25”
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In the parable that Jesus tells in the gospel reading for today, he says that a master would never say to a servant, "Come here at once and take your place at the table."… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C22 – 5-Oct-25”
Which do you think is stronger, a tree or a boulder? [Wait for answers]
I'm going to show you a picture and it may surprise you. [See picture at left]
This is a picture of a tree that started out small, but as it grew, over years and years, it split this boulder in two.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C22 – 5-Oct-25”
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”