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Jesus answers his parents in our gospel lesson for today, "Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” It may have been immature of Jesus not to have told his parents where he would be, but he's right in saying that this was the right place for him to be.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christmas 1C – 29-Dec-24”
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One of the parts of Mary's song of praise from our gospel reading for today tells of God's grace to the poor and outcast. In the Church, we're warned not to treat people differently based on their social or economic status.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 4C – 22-Dec-24”
John warns the people that "the ax is lying at the root of the trees" and "the winnowing fork is in his hand".and even that there is an "unquenchable fire" waiting for all that is not good. It is the full measure of God's grace that we do not have to fear those things because of the gift of Christ that forgives us from sin.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 3C – 15-Dec-24”
John's call in the wilderness was to repent of your sin and to make the way of the Lord straight. There are a number of ways we can follow that call and one of them is right here and now.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 2C – 8-Dec-24”
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In our gospel reading for today, Jesus says we should seek God's kingdom and God's righteousness. It is hard to take our minds and eyes off the things we need and want, but one way to do that is right here at this table.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Thanksgiving B – 26-Nov-24”
There are signs that are important right now, like the sign that says the bridge is out ahead one the signs Jesus is talking about in the gospel story for today.
There are also signs that are important all the time, whenever we encounter them.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent 1C – 1-Dec-24”
Kings hold banquets. It's kind of a king thing. Christ the King is no exception... except that just as Jesus is a King like no other, the kingly feast is also like no other. Here we find simple bread and a simple cup, representing the King's own body and blood given so that we might have abundant life.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Christ the King Sunday – 24-Nov-24”
In our gospel story for today, Jesus talks about very uncertain times. Wars, earthquakes, famines, and even the temple, the center of their faith would fall.
In uncertain times, we look for the things that are stable, the things that will last.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B28 – 17-Nov-24”
One of the ways we can show our love for God is in coming to this table to remember all God gave to us in Jesus, especially the way God showed us how much God loves each and all of us.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B27 – 10-Nov-24”
"We pass on to you what we ourselves received." Paul writes to the Corinthian congregation. Our service today is a celebration of those who have gone before us and have passed on these things and many other to us. So, as we remember the host of this meal, Jesus, let us also remember those who have also helped shape our lives of faith and helped us to live out Jesus' teachings.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for All Saints Day – 03-Nov-24”