These meditations, based on Year C in the Common Lectionary,
are offered from past issues.
For this year's articles, see the print version of the CENTURY.
As the focal point of our lives, mealtimes reflect the nature of our shared lives. They are a central space for expressions of love, caring and affirmation through both the provision of nourishment and the conversation that surrounds a meal from preparation to cleanup. For those in explosive or damaged families, mealtimes often become arenas for accusation, blame, unbridled anger and painful absences. For those in need, scarcity at the table is a constant reminder of their economic plight.
The people of Israel stand on the threshold of their inheritance, the land of promise. The long-awaited day of glory has come; it's time to remember their story, their failures and, most important, their deal with God. We've all played out this scene with our families and friends.
