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When Jesus was asked a question that showed the people who asked it were interested in knowing more about him, he simply replied, "Come and see."
There are a number of ways that we can see more of and understand more of Jesus and one of them is before us right now.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Epiphany 2A – 18-Jan-26”
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The visit of the wise men can tell us a lot of things. One of those things is that Jesus is a king, but he's not the usual type of king.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Epiphany A – 8-Jan-26”
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I have to say that I'm not entirely sure what Jesus meant when he said his baptism "was to fulfill all righteousness." We know that, as a man already righteous, he didn't need repentance.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Baptism of the Lord A – 11-Jan-26”
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There's a stanza in the hymn "Joy to the World" that goes, "Light and Life to all he brings. Risen with healing in his wings." Here at the table, we celebrate Jesus as our light-giver and life-bringer.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Christmas 2A – 4-Jan-25”
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In today's gospel reading, Jesus tells the story of people who are welcomed into the realm of God and some who are not. The salient question God asks those people is, "What have you done for the least of these?"… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for New Year’s Day – 1-Jan-25”
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The world can be a terrifying place at times. Yet even in terrible times, Jesus comes to us with a gentle reminder that God is still with us, that God's care extends to all of us.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Christmas A1 – 28-Dec-25”
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There are a lot of things we can say about God, but one thing I'm sure of is that God wants us to know who God is. So, when all the ways that God had tried over the years to speak to us, never quite got through to us, God spoke to us in an amazing way: God sent us Jesus.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Christmas A – 25-Dec-25”
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Jesus comes into our lives in some very unexpected ways. I'm sure that Joseph, before the angel visit, had some pretty clear ideas about his life and how God would be a part of it.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent A4 – 21-Dec-25”
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In the gospel reading for today, Jesus tells John's disciples to tell John "what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor."… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent A3 – 14-Dec-25”
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John the Baptist has one job and he's intent on doing it. His job is to prepare people for the coming of the Messiah. His job it to preach repentance and tell people the news.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Advent A2 – 7-Dec-25”