Once, while in New York City, I had the opportunity to see the movie "Babette''s Feast," which I liked so much that I bought the video version of it. As I viewed the film, I knew someday it would help form the foundation of a Holy Communion Meditation. As I viewed the film, my mind immediately made connections to the well-known passage of scripture written by Dr. Luke that we just read in our worship service and the other passage from John 12:1-8.

However, before I share with you those connections, let me simply tell the story of Babette''s Feast in my own words and as Dr. Craddock taught once in a seminar. You make and develop the connections that are important to you in this stage of your sacred journey.

The Academy Award winning movie, "Babette''s Feast," is based on a book by Isak Di…