The Gospel reading for today tells us about recognizing signs of Jesus' coming, but let's turn our attention to signs that Jesus was already here. We stand before this table, which Jesus gave to us to remember him. We stand before this bread and cup, reminders of God's love that know no bounds.… Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Advent 1b – 29-December-20”
The Gospel message for today is about a coming time of judgement, when those who have lived lives of service are separated from those who've lived lives of selfishness. The warning is a good one and worth heeding, but God is more than just judgement. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christ the King A – 29-November-20”
The Psalm for today begins with saying, "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations." As we come to the table today, let's consider that we gather not only with the people who are physically together here and now, but with all people who have and will come to the table.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Psalm) for Reign of Christ A – 22-November-20”
As we hear the Parable of the Talents, we should think about how we are faithful in the little things that we are given. As we come to the Table, we are reminded that Jesus was faithful in giving it all, that we might have abundant life. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 28a – 15-November-20”
There's a small phrase, from 1 Corinthians 11:26, at the end of the traditional words of institution at the Table that goes, "you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes again." Like those young women that were called to be ready for the bridegroom's coming, we're supposed to be ready to, no matter how long it takes. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 8-November-20”
The burdens you're carrying right now probably weren't put on you by the Pharisees, as in Jesus' time, maybe it was you yourself who laid them on. Whomever and however they came to be there, as we come to the Table today, let us remember that this is a place to lay burdens down. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for 1-November-20”
Jesus tells us, in the gospel passage for today, that the focus of our life with God and each other is to love. Love God with all your heart, soul, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself. One of the places we encounter the depth of love that God desires is here at the Table. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 25a – 25-October-20”
We often think of giving to God what is God's during the time of the offering, but it's also appropriate at the Table. Here Jesus asks only one thing from us: "Do this to remember me." And so we come to the table to remember the Christ who gave up his life that we might have life with God. … Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper 24a – 18-October-20”
At the end of Paul's comments in Philippians 4 for today, he says, "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Epistle) for Proper 23a – 11-October-20”
In the parable, Jesus reminds us that there are people who will reject his message of God's love. The thing is, that we all do that, at various times and in various ways. We're all sinners here at this table, make no mistake. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 22a – 4-October-20”