When the Disciples climbed into that boat, they probably thought they had an idea of who Jesus was. By the end of the day, they knew Jesus in a whole different way. We don't always get our world turned upside down when we come to the Table, but we do have the opportunity to see Jesus and to know him. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B7 – 23-Jun-24”
Jesus said that the Realm and Rule of God is like a mustard seed. It starts out small, almost insignificant, easy to overlook. As it grows, it becomes something much larger and much more significant.
It starts when we return a bit of God's blessings, whether it's financial resources or some of our time or abilities.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper B6 – 16-Jun-24”
How much faith do you think you have? Do you have this much? [hold hands a little apart] Or do you have this much? [hold hands a little wider] Or do you have this much? [hold hands as wide as possible]
In our gospel story for today, Jesus tells us that it doesn't matter.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B6 – 16-Jun-24”
Jesus spoke about the mustard seed growing from a very small thing to a very big thing and that the Kingdom of Heaven is like that. Consider communion. It began with 13 people, gathered around a small table and now it is celebrated in every country in the world. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B6 – 16-Jun-24”
Jesus said, "Whoever does God's will is one of my brothers or sisters." One large part of what we know to be God's will is to take care of the poor, the helpless, the forgotten, the hungry, and the suffering.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper B5 – 9-Jun-24”
Jesus said, "If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand." He was talking about something else, but I still think this stands as a warning to the Church. We're so fragmented these days, paying more attention to who we think belongs here (and who doesn't) than on the things of the Realm of God that Jesus taught.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper B5 – 9-Jun-24”
In our gospel story for today, Jesus says something that may sound a bit odd. Well, Jesus does that a lot, but in this case, people came and told Jesus that his mother and brothers and sisters were waiting for him and Jesus said, "The people who do what my Father wants to have done are my brothers and sisters."… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B5 – 9-Jun-24”
How important are rules? How important is it to follow them? [wait for answers]
Rules are important. They help us to live together without annoying each other all the time. They keep us safe. Sometimes they even remind us of what's important.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper B4 – 2-Jun-24”
When Jesus disciples went through the field and picked a few heads of grain to eat, they were doing something which the people of Israel in Jesus' time not only allowed but planned for. It was part of the directions that God had given to Israel about how they should treat the stranger and traveler.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper B4 – 2-Jun-24”
Jesus and the disciples were going through a grain field and as was allowed in Jesus' time, they picked off some of the heads of grain and ate them.
Some of the Pharisees were not happy about this because, to them it was work and it was the Sabbath, where the people were supposed to rest.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper B4 – 2-Jun-24”