16-Apr-23 (John 20:19-31)

It's not just us at the Table right now.  In God's time, all people in all times and in all places are gathered here to remember.  So, as the writer of Hebrews puts it, "We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses," from those first disciples who like Thomas actually saw the risen Lord and touched his hands and side, to the martyrs who gave their life in witness to their faith, to the strong leaders who called the people to a witness of unity and simple faith, to us.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2a – 16-Apr-23”

9-Apr-23

At the Table, we usually think about the sacrificial death of Jesus for our sins.  That's good, because it really should be a focus of our remembering.  But we also need to keep in mind that our Host, the Risen Christ, is the one who calls us to this Table.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter Sunday – 9-Apr-23”

2-Apr-23 (Isaiah 40:4-9a)

In the Old Testament reading for today we hear the words, probably of the prophet himself, of one who endures all kinds of harm without returning harm in turn, waiting for the Lord to vindicate him. One can't read this without thinking of Jesus, quietly enduring "such contradiction of sinful people" as he made his way ultimately to the cross. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Old Testament) for Palm/Passion Sunday 2-Apr-23”

19-March-20 (John 9:1-41)

Who was blind in the Gospel story?  True, the man who was born blind had been unable to see.  Yet, by God's grace, he was given both the ability to see the physical world and a new insight into the spiritual world.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Lent 4a – 19-March-23”