Which do you think is stronger, a tree or a boulder? [Wait for answers]
I'm going to show you a picture and it may surprise you. [See picture at left]
This is a picture of a tree that started out small, but as it grew, over years and years, it split this boulder in two.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C22 – 2-Oct-22”
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At the most basic level, the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus warns us that God expects us to give out of all the good things we receive; that even those we see as outcast and forgotten are not forgotten by God.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C21 – 25-Sep-22”
I'm going to tell you a story today, about a little boy, about your age. The boy had all the really good toys. He had robots that you could move with remote controls. He had planes that actually flew.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C21 – 25-Sep-22”
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The gospel writer reminds us this week that we need to be faithful in the small things to prepare us to be faithful in the larger things. It makes a lot of sense.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C20 – 18-Sep-22”
I was actually quite a bit older than you when I learned how to ride a bicycle. The first part was learning how to ride without the little wheels on the back that helped me keep my balance.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C20 – 18-Sep-22”
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This week's gospel reading is all about finding lost things and, of course, we all recognize that the way the sheep, and coins, and brother are sought is the way God seeks each of us: tirelessly and without fail.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C19 – 11-Sep-22”
A few years ago, our cat got outside when we weren't looking. We don't let our cats go outside because they get in fights with other cats and can get hurt. So, we were worried about the cat and, for the next several days we would go outside, look through the bushes, and call her name.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C19 – 11-Sep-22”
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Jesus warns his disciples about the cost of being a disciple in the gospel passage for today. It certainly does cost. Being a disciple will take your whole life and require of you everything you are, so it makes sense to consider that.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C18 – 4-Sep-22”
What is the hardest thing you've had to do? I want you to think about it. Remember it. Did you feel that you might not be able to do it?
Jesus was talking to his disciples one day and he said, "You know that being a disciple can be really hard.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C18 – 4-Sep-22”
When I was a little older than you are right now, my family got a chance to go to the World's Fair. The World's Fair is an amazing thing: There are demonstrations of things from all over the world.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper C17 – 28-Aug-22”