RCL Reflection, 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Year A. August 16, 2020.
Even God’s people seem to be better at building fences to keep people out than building bigger dinner tables to welcome more people. This week’s lessons focus on God’s radical provision and desire for us to work to include others in the banquet. (Photo: Rachel Tayse, Creative Commons)
RCL Reflection, 11th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Year A, August 20, 2017
Even in the midst of this rather crummy situation, the Canaanite woman will not be deterred from holding out her hand for a crumb from Jesus. She instinctively knows she belongs at the table. That is great faith, my friends. And, this too, is great stewardship. This outsider woman gets it. She understands that you don’t hoard grace and that you aren’t stingy with love and healing. A crumb from Jesus makes all the difference in the world. (Photo: Simon James, Creative Commons)
