Straight from the Heart - Third Sunday of Easter

Jesus’ table ministry was a preeminent way that he showed and shared a depth of love unseen in his time. He ate and spent time with those considered unworthy of his attention. Even in his post-resurrection appearances, it was in the breaking of bread that he was “recognized.” As we gather this day, we remember that, at the heart, his message was unconditional love. 

Now that you have purified your souls by your obedience to the truth so that you have genuine mutual love, love one another deeply from the heart.” -- 1 Peter 1: 22 

‘When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, "’Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening the scriptures to us?’" -- Luke 24: 30-32