February 7, 2022

“When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” (John 21: 9-12)

Author Michael Pollan says, “There’s something magical that happens when people eat from the same pot. The family meal is really the nursery of democracy. It’s where we learn to share; it’s where we learn to argue without offending. It’s just too critical to let go, as we’ve been so blithely doing.” Family meals can be with church family, or neighborhood family, or friend family too. 

I’d like to have dinner with you!

“Blessed are you, O Lord God, King of the Universe, for you give us food to sustain our lives and make our hearts glad;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (Grace at Meals -BCP p. 835)