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”
Just as in John's time, there are people yearning to see God's presence in their lives, yearning to see goodness and wholeness and to be able to live their lives in peace.
The call to John, to make the way for God to come into the world is the same call we hear here in this time.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Advent 2C – 8-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”
[Bring some pictures of road grading (with bulldozers and the like).]
When people are building a road, they try to make the road as level and as straight as possible. That makes it easier for people to get to where they want to go.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Advent 2C – 5-Dec-21”
In our gospel reading for today, Jesus talks about worrying and says, "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" That's true, but as we all know there are things that can go wrong all the time.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Thanksgiving B – 26-Nov-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”
[Bring some pictures of road signs, like "Stop", "No Passing", and "No U Turn".]
These are some signs that you might see on roads. Why do you think they put these signs out?
[Wait for answers]
Yes. These signs tell you what to expect ahead.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Advent 1C – 1-Dec-24”
In the gospel story for today, Jesus is telling his followers not to worry about what they need, things like clothes and food. Do you know someone who might not have clothes or food? [wait for answers]
There are people who don't have enough.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment 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”
When Israel said that they wanted a King, Samuel warned them what a king would do: He would take their sons off to fight wars. He would demand taxes. He would take their best and leave them with the remainder.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Christ the King Sunday – 24-Nov-24”