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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”
What is the hardest thing you've had to do? I want you to think about it. Remember it. Did you feel that you might not be able to do it?
Jesus was talking to his disciples one day and he said, "You know that being a disciple can be really hard.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C18 – 7-Sep-25”
A big part of the work of the Church is showing through our actions that all people should be valued, all people should be considered, all people should be actively welcomed and embraced.
We do this in many different ways, but one of the more important is helping those in need, comforting those who are sick and hurting, and actively remembering those who are forgotten and marginalized in our societies.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”
When I was a little older than you are right now, my family got a chance to go to the World's Fair. The World's Fair is an amazing thing: There are demonstrations of things from all over the world.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”
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Jesus warns his disciples against arrogance in the gospel reading for today. As we gather at the table, let us consider that again. Each of us comes at the call of our host, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C17 – 31-Aug-25”