17-September-23 (Matthew 18:21-35)

Jesus says we're supposed to forgive wrongs done seventy-times-seven times.  In other words, too many times to keep count, so just don't keep count.  When we're living up to that standard, the Table, where we gather with those we've forgiven, being forgiven countless times ourselves, can be a place of joy and peace as we celebrate that nothing separates us.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 19a – 17-September-23”

3-Sep-23 (Matthew 16:21-28)

Jesus showed the truth of his own words, "those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it."  So, at the Table, as you meet our Host, who laid down his life that we might have life with God, let's recommit ourselves to laying down all that stands in the way of our life with God.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 17 – 3-September-23”

20-August-23 (Matthew 15:10-28)

Jesus said that it's not what goes into our mouths (or doesn't) that changes us for good or ill.  It's what comes out of the heart.  This is true here at the Table as well.  It's not the bread and cup that we take that change us.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 15a – 20-August-23”

6-Aug-23 (Matthew 14:13-21)

When Jesus fed the 5000, it was the bread and fishes that were multiplied by God's abundant grace to meet the needs of the people who had gathered around.  At the Table, God's abundant grace also fills us...… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 13a – 6-Aug-23”

23-July-23 (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)

In Jesus' parable in our scripture for today, there isn't any way to tell one from the other until they mature and grow.  One interesting consequence of that is here at the Table.  It isn't up to us to determine who belongs here or how they qualify.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper 11a – 23-July-23”