Urban Way of the Cross: Feeding Our Children

People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, ‘Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’ And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them. Mark 10: 13-16

Reflection: 'A Partnership to Feed Our Children'



"In this moment, this room gives me hope because it makes me think of all the creative ways that we can feed our neighbors, even when we're trapped within four walls...Before our lives were changes, before anyone, or most of us, even really knew what a corona virus was, we here at First Presbyterian embarked on a new partnership with Longfellow Elementary, which is right across the street from our church. Since the beginning of the school year, every week we have been delivering 50 food bags full of healthy snacks like granola bars and apple sauce and all kinds of things for kiddos who over the weekend don't have access to free meals at school. "

Prayer from Social Justice Resource Center

God our sustainer, we ask you to pour your powerful Spirit into all who are empty this day: Fill the hearts of persons who are troubled. Fill the minds of men and women who are confused.

Fill the stomachs of your children who are hungry. Fill the souls of people who are feeling lost. Fill the lives of all who need you, but do not know you. May your Spirit fill us all to overflowing, dear Lord, and may we be inspired to share our abundance with others, so that there will be no more empty hearts and minds, stomachs and souls. We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, who fills lives with your endless grace.

[Rev. Stephanie Urban is Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque]