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Jesus warns his disciples against arrogance in the gospel reading for today. As we gather at the table, let us consider that again. Each of us comes at the call of our host, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C17 – 28-Aug-22”
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A lot of people in Jesus' time came to him to be healed. Is that why you're here today? Part of what this table represents is healing; healing of the relationships between people and God and between people and others.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C16 – 21-Aug-22”
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Our gospel reading for today is difficult because Jesus talks about bringing division. I think one of the keys to understanding is to know that division is not the goal of his coming, but that he certainly understood it was going to be a result.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C15 – 14-Aug-22”
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Our gospel reading for today has the parable of the servants who were prepared for their master to return at any time, even though he was delayed. It's clear to us that we want to be among those who are prepared for Jesus' coming, so how do we do that?… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C14 – 7-Aug-22”
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A wise person once told me that there are only two things that will last forever, our relationship with God and our relationships with each other. Here at the table, those to lasting things come together.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C13 – 31-Jul-22”
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Jesus left us with two great institutions: First, he taught us how to pray in that great example that we call the Lord's Prayer. Second, he taught us how to gather together here at the table.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C12 – 24-Jul-22”
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Like all of us, Mary and Martha come together at this table. Some folks have been involved, with careful attention, to preparing what we see before us. They do so because of the value these symbols and this act have in our life of worship together.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Proper C11 – 21-Jul-19”
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The thing about the Samaritan in our gospel story for today is that, when he looked at the man lying on the side of the road, he didn't see a hated enemy, a foreigner, a threat.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) Proper C10 – for 10-Jul-22”
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In the gospel story for today, Jesus sends out the 72. I was a time where great signs were done and great power was shown. Yet Jesus warns not to rejoice in the power, but to rejoice that their names were written in heaven.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C9 – 3-Jul-22”
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Jesus has some pretty harsh words today for people who intend to follow him. It's going to be hard at times and it will take your full attention and commitment.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C8 – 26-Jun-22”