There's a lot of really fantastic stuff in our scripture story for today. There are tongues of fire and people speaking in all the known languages, and 3000 people joining the Church. But the thing is, probably the most important thing in today's story is quite normal.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Pentecost-a – 28-May-23”
There at the Table, Jesus prayed for his disciples; that they would remember his teachings, that they glorify Jesus and glorify God, that they all be one. Here at this table, as we remember him, let us pray for the same thing.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 7a – 21-May-23”
Jesus was talking to his disciples right before he left. He said that they would be his witnesses. What is a witness? What does a witness do? [Wait for answers]
One of the most important things about a witness is that they're supposed to tell people about what they have seen themselves.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 7a – 21-May-23”
Have you ever had a really good friend? Someone you could talk to and someone you just couldn't wait to tell about what had happened when you were away from each other?
Wait for answers]
Jesus told his disciples that he was going to go away.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 6a – 14-May-23”
At the Passover meal, with his disciples, Jesus says "I will never leave you orphaned; I am coming to you." He might have been talking about his coming at the end of time, but he was also surely talking about his constant and continued presence in the form of the promised Holy Spirit. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 6a – 14-May-23”
When I was young, my family and I went camping a lot, but I do remember one time that we actually stayed in a hotel. I was amazed to see how many rooms there were in the hotel...… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 5a – 7-May-23”
In the Father's house, there are many mansions and Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. But, although there are many mansions, there is only one Table. In God's Realm, we will gather together with all people in all times in all places at the One Table. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 5a – 7-May-23”
Have you ever been outside playing or maybe at a store and heard your mom or your dad call your name? [Wait for answers] How did you know it was your mom or dad? [Wait for answers]
Jesus tells his disciples a bit about sheep and their shepherd in the gospel for today.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23”
On that last night before his arrest and crucifixion, John tells us that he prayed that all of us would be one. In our Acts passage for today, we see that happening: Day by day, as they spent much time together... … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23”
The Church has always struggled with hearing and understanding the voice of our Shepherd. In those awful times when we don't hear right, the Church becomes a very human institution and in terrible need of reform. In those glorious times when we get it right, the Church becomes a beacon and a guide for the world around us, just like that Shepherd's voice. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23”