It was the communion of the saints even though the words of institution were not spoken.
Tag: Hospitality
A Simple Thank-You
One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said, “A youth here has five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that for a crowd like this?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of...
A Day in Capernaum: Liberating the Oppressed
Peter's house in Capernaum. This week in worship, we reflected on Luke 4:31-44. Following are three vignettes of this day in Capernaum. "'The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me. He has sent me to...
Abiding
labyrinth and leaves On that same day, two disciples were traveling to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking to each other about everything that had happened. While they were discussing these things, Jesus himself...
Commissioned
Church of Peter's Primacy, Israel When they finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”...
A Simple Act of Hospitality
Sea of Galilee, Israel Later, Jesus himself appeared again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberius. This is how it happened. – John 21:1 (CEB) This week I was reading John 21 with a friend. This has always been...
I’ll Be Back – Part 2
People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. – Luke 13:29 (NIV) I returned to The Gathering with Youngest today. While it wasn’t...